Rethinking North American Warehousing: Beyond Square Footage

What if your warehouse portfolio shifts from 2 large facilities to 4 mid-size hubs positioned near demand centers?

Model the impact of restructuring a North American warehouse network from two large distribution centers to four mid-size facilities located closer to major customer concentrations. Adjust inventory positioning, calculate last-mile transportation cost changes, measure service level improvements from reduced average delivery distance, and evaluate labor and automation investment requirements at each location.

What if you invest in automation at high-performing facilities instead of expanding square footage?

Compare the financial and operational impact of investing in automation technologies such as picking systems, sortation, and conveyor networks at existing high-throughput facilities versus building or leasing additional square footage. Model throughput improvements, labor cost reductions, service level gains, and capital expenditure requirements.

What if e-commerce order velocity accelerates and requires faster regional fulfillment?

Simulate the impact of a 40% increase in e-commerce order volume requiring 1-day or 2-day delivery across North America. Evaluate whether current warehouse locations and network design can support accelerated fulfillment, identify geographic gaps, calculate inventory safety stock requirements, and determine whether facility additions or relocations are necessary.