Distribution Consultant Case Studies
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Auto Parts
Improved material flow for component items being manufactured for Mercedes and BMW automobiles.
3rd Party Logistics
Dozens of operational, material handling, facility, and systems designs…
Ophthalmic
Operational Audit of a distribution operation identified numerous opportunities for increasing capacity,…
Consumer Electronics
An evaluation of the company’s inventory and stocking practices identified an opportunity to reduce inventories and…
Pharmaceutical (several)
Complete automation and systems design, implementation and operating costs, and staffing requirements for new…
Pharmaceutical
Complete operational, systems, material handling, and facility design for consolidating multiple facilities.
Large Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Analysis for the consolidation of two distribution centers…
Medical Products
A Second Opinion to one of the country’s leading consulting firms for a facility consolidation project.
Greeting Cards
A complete retrofit design for a 1.4 million square foot distribution center using high speed unit sortation.
Domestic Apparel Manufacturer
Second Opinion to sortation design from a material handling equipment vendor.
Large Sporting Goods Company
Assistance to recover from a failed automation project.
Manufacturer of power tools and small appliances
A facility consolidation design reducing operations headcount by 40%.
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.
Photographic Products Manufacturer
Distribution Design provided technical guidance to the design and implementation of 1 overflow and 2 regional distribution centers…
Large Apparel Company
A Second Opinion operational and facility design that improved the original design concept.
Electronics
In a facility the company had outgrown, Distribution Design identified several practices to improve throughput and reduce operational complexity.
HVAC Manufacturer
For one of the leading manufacturers of air conditioning systems and service parts, Distribution Design evaluated two distribution centers.
Warehouse Education & Research Council (WERC)
Distribution Design’s Fred Kimball was a speaker at the 2000 WERC Annual Conference in San Antonio.
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.
Department Store Chain
Distribution Design completed Operational Audits of 2 distribution facilities totaling 700,000 square feet.
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.
Service Parts Manufacturer
With about 33,000 SKUs in a 156,000 sq. ft. DC, the client makes same day shipments to customers …
Pharmaceutical Products
For this major pharmaceutical manufacturer, Distribution Design completed a reengineering operational design …
Pharmaceutical Packaging Materials
This pharmaceutical manufacturer had a separate warehouse for its packaging components.
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.
Pharmaceutical New Product Launch
This large pharmaceutical manufacturer had to launch a new product and achieve nationwide distribution in a very short time.
Personal Care Products
This family-owned business distributed personal care products to mass merchandisers from its 100,000 square foot warehouse.
Paperboard Manufacturer
This well-known manufacturer of packaging components serves the beverage, healthcare, and food markets.
Packaging Materials Manufacturer
Distribution Design completed Operational Audits for four distribution centers supporting the distribution of packaging …
Office Products Manufacturer
In an Operational Audit of this 220,000 sq. ft. distribution center…
Medical Products
With substantial operating difficulties from implementing a new Enterprise Resource and Planning system, …
Medical Biosciences
Distribution Design completed an Operational Audit for a large medical products manufacturer to evaluate its operational processes …
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.
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.
Lighting Manufacturer
For consolidating five distribution centers into one, a prominent lighting manufacturer…
Large Medical Products Distributor
A rapidly growing distributor that ships supplies direct to medical practicioners’ offices
Fund Raising Catalog Company
With a plan to double the number of SKUs in a catalog for non-profit organization fund raising,
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, …
Logistics Provider / Computer Manufacturer
A well-known computer company asked a large international logistics provider to evaluate an available building for consolidating
Distribution Center Expansion
A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer experiencing substantial growth acquired a new building near its current warehouse and distribution facility.
Distribution Center Design – Non-Profit Org.
This organization provides dramatic support that enables vital services to the needy in its geographic region.
Distribution Center Consolidation
One of the world’s foremost logistics providers needed assistance in designing a distribution center for a European consolidation project.
Direct Marketer / Retailer Warehouse Conversion
A large direct marketer and retailer’s distribution center is nearing capacity. To avoid a costly facility expansion, …
DC Consolidation
For the parent firm of two companies, Distribution Design completed an Operational Audit of the companies’ distribution centers…
Consumer Products
This distributor of electrical items needed an evaluation of their 350,000 sq. ft. distribution center…
Computer Manufacturer
In planning for a new European distribution center, the client determined their space needs assuming the same …
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 customers
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,
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).
Medical Products
An Operational Audit of the warehouse for a regional distributor of medical products found many opportunities for significant operational improvement.
Insurance Company
A large insurance company asked Distribution Design for an assessment of its warehousing operations.
US Distribution for European Manufacturer
A European manufacturer of injection-molded products handles US distribution from its east coast distribution center.
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.
3PL for Beverage Company
Using its proprietary “fast track” design methodology for a 3rd party logistics provider (3PL),
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.
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.
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.