Distribution Consultant Services by Distribution Design
Logistics Consultant Services to Improve Your Bottom Line
Distribution Design provides distribution consultant analysis and design services for Operational Improvement, Warehouse Management Systems, Facility Layout, and Material Storage & Handling Systems for logistics, warehousing, and distribution. Your logistics consultant expert is Distribution Design!
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Explore this site and learn how over 25 years of logistics, distribution, warehousing, systems, and material handling experience has reduced operational costs and made other operational improvements in hundreds of projects. Our distribution consultant services can help you streamline your business and save you money.
What is a Logistics Consultant?
A logistics consultant helps companies develop long-term, cost-effective logistics and distribution solutions for warehouse, material handling, and distribution centers. A logistics consultant, also known as a distribution consultant or warehouse consultant, offers services such as material handling consultant services, warehouse audit, distribution center layout, warehouse layout, warehouse design, operational audit, warehouse productivity, warehouse management system (WMS software) implementation and more. Distribution Design, an expert logistics consultant company with over 25 years of experience, can help you improve all aspects of your distribution center and logistics.
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Services
Warehouse Operational Audit / Operational Assessment
An Operational Audit or Assessment answers the questions, "How are we doing?" and "What should we be doing better?" read more →
Warehouse Operational Design
The operational design includes all elements of space, people, systems, equipment, as well as implementation and operating costs... read more →
Material Storage and Handling Systems
Material Storage Systems are defined for the temporary storage of goods awaiting processing or for traditional warehousing...read more →
Facility Longevity Analysis
A Facility Longevity Analysis provides a high-level view of how long a distribution facility will effectively satisfy the expected growth requirements of the business... read more →
Second Opinions
A Second Opinion design or "proof of concept" is the preferred approach to managing the risks of implementing major operational changes that just don't work as well as everyone had hoped. read more →
Warehouse Systems Analysis and Functional Design
The computer systems directing and controlling a logistics operation have a great affect on the specific flow of the operation... read more →
Warehouse Facility Design Services
The design of the specific logistics facility evolves from the operational design, what work is to be accomplished...read more →
3rd Party Logistics Services (3PL)
Distribution Design serves both 3rd Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) as well as companies considering outsourcing their logistics operations... read more →Warehouse / Distribution Center Facility Evaluation
Using a warehouse consultant or distribution consultant can help evaluate potential new buildings for your…read more →
Implementation Services
No plan for improvement is complete without a good understanding of how it will be implemented. All projects require careful planning...read more →
Warehouse Simulation Modeling and Network Analysis
Using advanced simulation software together with 15 years of experience and a proven project methodology... read more →
Case Studies
Auto Parts
Improved material flow for component items being manufactured for Mercedes and BMW automobiles.read more →3rd Party Logistics
Dozens of operational, material handling, facility, and systems designs...read more →Ophthalmic
Operational Audit of a distribution operation identified numerous opportunities for increasing capacity,...read more →Consumer Electronics
An evaluation of the company's inventory and stocking practices identified an opportunity to reduce inventories and...read more →Pharmaceutical (several)
Complete automation and systems design, implementation and operating costs, and staffing requirements for new...read more →Pharmaceutical
Complete operational, systems, material handling, and facility design for consolidating multiple facilities.read more →Large Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Analysis for the consolidation of two distribution centers...read more →Medical Products
A Second Opinion to one of the country's leading consulting firms for a facility consolidation project.read more →Greeting Cards
A complete retrofit design for a 1.4 million square foot distribution center using high speed unit sortation. read more →Domestic Apparel Manufacturer
Second Opinion to sortation design from a material handling equipment vendor.read more →Large Sporting Goods Company
Assistance to recover from a failed automation project.read more →Manufacturer of power tools and small appliances
A facility consolidation design reducing operations headcount by 40%.read more →Telecommunications
Distribution Design provided assistance to a 3rd Party Logistics Provider in evaluating the Request For Proposal from one of the country's leading telecommunications companies.read more →Photographic Products Manufacturer
Distribution Design provided technical guidance to the design and implementation of 1 overflow and 2 regional distribution centers...read more →Large Apparel Company
A Second Opinion operational and facility design that improved the original design concept.read more →Electronics
In a facility the company had outgrown, Distribution Design identified several practices to improve throughput and reduce operational complexity. read more →HVAC Manufacturer
For one of the leading manufacturers of air conditioning systems and service parts, Distribution Design evaluated two distribution centers.read more →Warehouse Education & Research Council (WERC)
Distribution Design's Fred Kimball was a speaker at the 2000 WERC Annual Conference in San Antonio.read more →Major Mass Merchandiser Cross Dock Facility
For a 3rd Party Logistics Provider, Distribution Design completed an Operational Audit of a cross dock center that processes store supplies, promotional programs, and displays for over 900 stores in the chain.read more →Department Store Chain
Distribution Design completed Operational Audits of 2 distribution facilities totaling 700,000 square feet.read more →Petroleum Manufacturer
For a large petroleum manufacturer, Distribution Design completed a comparison of various options for increasing the capacity utilization of a regional distribution center. read more →Service Parts Manufacturer
With about 33,000 SKUs in a 156,000 sq. ft. DC, the client makes same day shipments to customers ... read more →Pharmaceutical Products
For this major pharmaceutical manufacturer, Distribution Design completed a reengineering operational design ...read more →Pharmaceutical Packaging Materials
This pharmaceutical manufacturer had a separate warehouse for its packaging components. read more →Pharmaceutical Operational Assessment
One of the country's leading pharmaceutical companies selected Distribution Design for an Operational Assessment of its literature and related products distribution.read more →Pharmaceutical New Product Launch
This large pharmaceutical manufacturer had to launch a new product and achieve nationwide distribution in a very short time.read more →Personal Care Products
This family-owned business distributed personal care products to mass merchandisers from its 100,000 square foot warehouse.read more →Paperboard Manufacturer
This well-known manufacturer of packaging components serves the beverage, healthcare, and food markets.read more →Packaging Materials Manufacturer
Distribution Design completed Operational Audits for four distribution centers supporting the distribution of packaging ... read more →Office Products Manufacturer
In an Operational Audit of this 220,000 sq. ft. distribution center...read more →Medical Products
With substantial operating difficulties from implementing a new Enterprise Resource and Planning system, ...read more →Medical Biosciences
Distribution Design completed an Operational Audit for a large medical products manufacturer to evaluate its operational processes ...read more →Manufacturer of Window Coverings
This large manufacturer of window shades, other coverings, and component parts distributes its products from its 150,000 square foot distribution center.read more →Logistics Provider / Computer Manufacturer
A well-known computer company asked a large international logistics provider to evaluate an available building for consolidatingread more →Literature Distribution for Non-Profit Org.
On the average day, the non-profit organization ships about 3,000 cartons of printed materials and about 400,000 pieces of mail.read more →Lighting Manufacturer
For consolidating five distribution centers into one, a prominent lighting manufacturer...read more →Large Medical Products Distributor
A rapidly growing distributor that ships supplies direct to medical practicioners' officesread more →Fund Raising Catalog Company
With a plan to double the number of SKUs in a catalog for non-profit organization fund raising,read more →Four Companies under One Roof
A California distribution center stores and ships products for four different companies all owned by the same parent firm. It is like a private 3rd party logistics provider, ...read more →Distribution Center Expansion
A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer experiencing substantial growth acquired a new building near its current warehouse and distribution facility.read more →Distribution Center Design – Non-Profit Org.
This organization provides dramatic support that enables vital services to the needy in its geographic region.read more →Distribution Center Consolidation
One of the world's foremost logistics providers needed assistance in designing a distribution center for a European consolidation project.read more →Direct Marketer / Retailer Warehouse Conversion
A large direct marketer and retailer’s distribution center is nearing capacity. To avoid a costly facility expansion, ...read more →DC Consolidation
For the parent firm of two companies, Distribution Design completed an Operational Audit of the companies’ distribution centers...read more →Consumer Products
This distributor of electrical items needed an evaluation of their 350,000 sq. ft. distribution center...read more →Computer Manufacturer
In planning for a new European distribution center, the client determined their space needs assuming the same ...read more →Book Distributor
In the aftermath of a major disaster that destroyed its warehouse, a book distributor had to quickly secure new space and begin replenishing inventory to resume service to customersread more →Apparel Company
An apparel manufacturer ships to department stores from its 200,000 sq. ft. DC in the Midwest. With SKU growth and higher volumes,read more →Expert Witness
A law firm representing a large insurance company used Distribution Design as an expert witness in a case alleging gross negligence by a 3rd party logistics provider (3PL).read more →Medical Products
An Operational Audit of the warehouse for a regional distributor of medical products found many opportunities for significant operational improvement.read more →Insurance Company
A large insurance company asked Distribution Design for an assessment of its warehousing operations.read more →US Distribution for European Manufacturer
A European manufacturer of injection-molded products handles US distribution from its east coast distribution center.read more →3PL for Specialty Sports Apparel Company
A premium sportswear company with a highly automated distribution center knew that business growth would surpass the DC’s ability to handle the volume in the near future.read more →3PL for Beverage Company
Using its proprietary “fast track” design methodology for a 3rd party logistics provider (3PL), read more →Government Contractor
A government contractor selected Distribution Design to develop recommendations for optimizing the warehouse operation for a warehouse that supports all departments at a remote site for a government agency. read more →Footwear
With numerous additions to the distribution center over the years and a new addition under construction, this footwear distributor questioned if the existing layout should be replicated in the new addition. read more →Non-Profit Distribution Operation
A non-profit distribution operation in the mid-Atlantic area was constructing a new distribution center based on an operational design from another consulting firm. read more →
Testimonials
Warehouse Operational Design for Non-Profit Organization
"I highly recommend Distribution Design to assist you with your rack layout and design plus…read more →Raising the Bar for Consultants
"As a Systems Integrator for warehousing and distribution, we get to see the work of…read more →Money Well Spent on Distribution Consultant
"Our warehouse consultant did a great job learning our operation, recommending improvements, and with the…read more →Warehouse Consultant for Convenience Store Distributor
"Distribution Design's warehouse consultant definitely added value in the sizing and layout of our warehouse…read more →Extremely Knowledgeable
Distribution Design is extremely knowledgeable and handled all the transactions very professionally.read more →Professional Job
Distribution Design handled our project professionally. We received various solutions to our supply chain problems.read more →Extremely Objective & knowledgeable
The consultant was extremely objective and knowledgeable, as well as well-organized and methodical. We would…read more →Most Outstanding
I have seen lots of consulting reports, but this is the most outstanding I have…read more →Substantive & Well Organized
The final product of the project was a substantive report filled with facts and well…read more →Common Sense Recommendations
...assessment and common sense recommendations helped us prioritize the issues.read more →No Complaints
Although we are a union shop, we received no complaints from the union steward during…read more →Superb Job
The consultant did a superb job for us in assessing our parts operation.read more →We Accomplished What We Wanted
We accomplished what we wanted, and we had a clear idea of what we needed…read more →Operational Experience
In selecting a consultant, we felt that Distribution Design's operational experience was very important. We…read more →Surpassed our Expectations
The analysis the consultant did of our business surpassed our expectations. This work will be…read more →Very Informative
Although we have been aware of our conveyor problems for some time, the report from…read more →Pleased
We are a difficult group to please, but Distribution Design did just that.read more →3PL Selection Assistance
I have never participated in the selection of a 3PL before, but the consultant's process…read more →Well Done
A lot of excellent work has been done in a very short period of time!…read more →Immensely Useful
The analysis completed is immensely useful to us in planning for our new DC.read more →Input Will Help us Better Serve Our Clients
I am confident that all of the input will help us better serve our clients…read more →Most Valuable & Effective
Distribution Design is the most valuable and effective consultant I have ever worked with!read more →