Facility Location Planning

ILOG Says Its Planning, Scheduling Tool Generates Valuable 'What-If' Scenarios

September 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Servigistics Helps Avaya Achieve Bell-Ringing Performance

July 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Inventory Optimization Is a Delicate Balancing Act to Cut Costs Yet Keep Service Levels Up

June 1, 2005

Russell W. Goodman, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Afraid to let safety stocks get too low, companies often get overwhelmed by their inventory. New ideas, processes and technologies in inventory management can solve that.

Dunkin' Donuts' Short Relocation Brings Big Change

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A restaurant distribution center proves that the right management can operate an efficient, productive facility in a high-cost area.

The Best DC Locations in the U.S.

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Two leading consultants evaluate and rank U.S. locations for distribution centers based on lowest costs and best transportation service.

Columbia Sportswear: A European DC With a French Flair

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The Oregon-based sportswear company finds France's labor rules are a perfect fit for its new European distribution center operation.

Where in the World? The Best Locations for Supply-chain Management Facilities

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Site location for supply-chain facilities is a strategic priority for the world's largest companies that increasingly rely on technology, outsourcing and extended business processes.

Hong Kong Touts Its Logistics Abilities Over Those of the Mainland

June 1, 2004

Companies manufacturing in China must choose whether to ship through Hong Kong or the mainland. Business and government leaders in Hong Kong are promoting the territory as the better choice in supply-chain management.

Supply-chain Advantages of Doing Business in and from Canada

January 1, 2004

John Ferguson, PBB Global Logistics

Time Warner Books Creates a Showpiece for Distribution

January 1, 2004

Improvements in warehousing and transportation have created a profit center at the publisher's centralized distribution facility.

Facility Location Planning

The latest news, analysis, services and systems for facility location planning and network design and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are planning their location of facilities and the underlying transportation network in order to deliver goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before. New technologies are transforming the way companies search for and choose the right location for a facility in a region — allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using facility location planning solutions to power their supply chains.