Distribution Network Design
Challenges
The ability to effectively distribute products and manage supply chain operations has become a critical factor in achieving a competitive advantage in today’s – companies leverage distribution capability not only to fulfill the customer demand but also hedge against unforeseen risks and gain market share.
To stay ahead of the competition, supply chain teams must continually optimize their distribution networks to balance the need for efficient and cost-effective operations with the requirement to provide exceptional customer service.
Sophus Solution
Evaluate the current distribution network and find the best ways to improve the service level while maintaining or reducing the distribution cost.
Find out how to leverage the existing network built for brick-and-mortar businesses to meet the requirement of online sales. How should the network be adjusted to meet the challenge?
Assess the best route to market: should they ship directly from plants to the customers or should they set up a CDC+RDC network to flow the products to the customers?
Find the optimal DC location and evaluate if it should be buying or leasing a facility, what functions would this DC carry?
Benefits
Waste Reduction in Supply Chain
Customer Service Level Improvement
Logistic Cost Reduction as much as
15-20%
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