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Distribution Network Study
Description
Agfa-Gevaert N.V. (Agfa) is a German-Belgian multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, and distributes analogue and digital imaging products and systems, as well as IT solutions. The company has three divisions: Agfa Graphics, Agfa HealthCare & Agfa Specialty Products.
Opportunities
AGFA requested a review on its distribution network structure in Europe, in light of the expected evolution in its sector. This review specifically served the purpose to outline a long-term strategy regarding the optimal distribution tactics, i.e. the function of the Wilrijk and Wiesbaden warehouses and for the practicality of a new greenfield distribution network solution.
Solution
A European distribution network assessment, with the following viable distribution footprint scenarios:
- Current distribution footprint (BASE-CASE)
- Optimized current distribution footprint (BASE-CASE+), containing potential quick-wins within the current footprint
- Circa 3 to 5 new network scenarios with different alternatives on the number and locations of the warehouses
Evaluation of all viable distribution network concepts:
- Operational logistics costs
- Return on Investment (ROI), Net Present Value (NPV)
- Essential warehouse operations characteristics as building footprint, logistics processes and -equipment
- A impact on customer service & lead-time.
- Qualitative aspects as reliability, responsiveness, flexibility, business contingency/risks, “green” arguments and location factors (e.g. distances to rail, port, airport)
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Consulting firm with over 55 years of experience.
Availability of a European logistics database with benchmark figures on transportation and warehouse costs.
Full scope expertise on network design, as well as warehouse design (conceptual layout, logistics - and storage equipment) and logistics building design (engineering and investment calculations).
Ability to support implementation of new logistics concepts (70% of Groenewout revenue is with existing customers in follow-up/implementation projects.
Extensive operational knowledge, hands-on, pragmatic and bottom-up approach.