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Companies that distribute face a full spectrum of critical decisions – from the strategic, such as where to position production and distribution centers, to the tactical, involving how much inventory should be kept for a particular product. Fortunately, most distribution decisions lend themselves well to a broad array of proven mathematical methods that are a core competence at Analytics.
Analytics has extensive experience covering a wealth of distribution-related solutions, including optimizing:
- Supply chain networks: Determining locations for production and distribution centers, as well as transportation modes.
- Inventory: Designing and implementing purchasing algorithms and systems to insure optimal inventory levels throughout the supply chain.
- Warehouses: Determining the warehouse layout and distribution of products in the warehouse, as well as routing assignments and utilization of warehouse resources.
- Deliveries: Determining routing assignments and schedules for delivery fleets.
We tailor our solutions to suit the specific needs of our clients, selecting the tools and techniques that work best for each unique situation. In some cases, we build customized solutions, tailored to the individual needs of our clients. In other situations, we assist our clients in improving existing systems or software packages to achieve significant improvements. Regardless of the technology involved, we offer our clients the opportunity to craft a system-wide distribution solution which allows them to meet performance goals, react to market uncertainties, and take advantage of future opportunities.
Analytics
reduced inventory for a nationwide soft goods distributor by 30% while
improving service levels. 
