Logistics Network
Review a logistics system to determine whether any changes are
needed to facilities, modes of transportation, sourcing locations
or delivery frequency.
Facility Ownership
Decide whether the organization should own and operate its own
facilities, or outsource this function to an outside firm.
Facility Sizing
Determine how many facilities the organization should provide, considering
demand and supply conditions.
Facility Location
Analyze a facility's intended function to determine general locale, then examine
transportation, market and local characteristics to determine exact locale.
Facility Layout
Consider capacity and human resources in making the decision on how to lay out
the interior of a distribution center.
Fleet Sizing
Quantify the value and efficiency of fleet operations, through an analysis of
current routes, goods moved and equipment used.
Inventory Utilization
Decide whether all locations will carry all of the product lines, or whether
each distribution center will specialize to some extent.
Process Engineering
Deploy and manage the flow of goods from the factory to the market and the
consumer.
Reverse Logistics
Design reverse flows to handle the return of goods for trade-in, repair, salvage
and disposal.
Employee Safety
Minimize employee risks due to monotonous and dangerous work. Employee safety
influences layout of facilities, and of safety related equipment.
Information Technology
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing logistics information systems.
Pro-actively manage the implementation of new logistics technologies.
