How to determine your optimal mesh structure

Increasing the performance in value networks is a strategic challenge for companies. Within the framework of supply chain design, FIR Aachen GmbH supports you in the design of your value network, e.g. within the framework of site selection, delivery area optimization as well as transport tariff review.

The early adaptation of logistics structures to the increasing demands of a dynamic market environment therefore represents an important strategic task for a company. The choice of adequate target values is of particular importance here, as these may include the design of the network according to response times for spare parts management, transport cost optimization, the carbon footprint of logistics service providers, or the observance of country-specific requirements (Local Content) for local production. As soon as you make your supply chain more transparent, you are already laying the foundation for identifying the optimization potential in your value network and achieving cost and efficiency benefits. As part of distribution network optimization, we take the structure of your production, warehouse and transport network into account and examine the historical and forecasted flows of goods. Supplemented by company-strategic boundary conditions and company-specific transport costs, a simulation model results, which can be used for optimization purposes, e.g. by deriving and configuring improved logistics structures.

For the targeted derivation of concrete added values, the FIR Aachen GmbH supports you in the following activities:

  • Site selection
  • Delivery area optimization
  • Transport tariff review
  • Production and distribution network design
  • Increase of the service level
  • Analysis of forecast scenarios
  • Network consolidation

In addition, the selection of adapted IT systems and the determination of target-oriented forms of cooperation offer great potential. The FIR supports you in identifying and exploiting these and other potentials in your value network.


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