Organization of the Distribution Network

The market where Companies operate is characterized by extreme attention to the level of the service rendered to the Customer while, at the same time, to curbing logistic costs. Therefore, it is not surprising that a rational, updated and efficient Distribution Network is considered a key element for success. The distribution network, the right allocation of stock along the network, the design of warehouses, the planning of transports shall guarantee the optimal cost to reach the performance goals, now often of "top" level, suitably combining organization and technology.

Main areas of intervention:

• Checking the congruity of the service level of the present distribution network (by assessing the degree of satisfaction of customers and the positioning towards competitors) compared to the logistic costs related to it (warehouse, stock, transport costs), determining the values of the main performance indicators (creating them, if absent);
• Designing the best distribution order: checking the opportunity to build a multi-level distribution network by determining the role, number, dimension and best location of the logistical nodes (warehouses, distribution centers, cross docking platforms, etc.), comparing alternatives also in terms of infrastructural investments;
• Improving the stock management methods through the analysis of the involved business processes (Sales & Operations Planning), the used tools and the obtained operational results;
• Analysis of the advantage to introduce a software to optimize distribution (demand forecast, stock optimization, delivery planning, transport cost control and optimization, etc.) and assistance to its implementation;
• Analyzing the traffic flows by defining again delivery ways and routes using advanced mathematical algorithms developed with specific optimization software tools;
• Determining the saturation levels of vehicles and defining the best loading methods;
• Assessing the advantage of “make or buy” choices within the management of logistics and transport, selecting Third Parties and giving assistance to tenders;
• Analyzing and assessing contracts in force and determining the price structure and the best contractual model also in view of the most recent regulation developments;
• Designing and installing instrument panels conceived with Business Intelligence techniques to control the distribution KPI;
• Training and supporting the Human Resources involved in the distribution and logistical processes, defining their role and duties within a wider organizational framework aiming at obtaining better levels of efficacy and efficiency.