Supply Chain Network Design

Supply Chain Network Design

Designing logistics networks sustainably

The goal

Successfully scaling the logistics network as a central value-adding factor

Changes in the ecosystem affect the retail logistics network: digital distribution channels require an increased focus on last mile and parcel delivery. Regulatory requirements for sustainability targets intensify the conflict of objectives between cost efficiency and delivery quality. Scaling supplier capacities make it necessary to adjust inbound logistics. In addition, company acquisitions and sales are changing the flow of goods. Established logistics networks are therefore often no longer able to make their value contribution as a successful value creation factor.

We determine the optimal value contribution of your future logistics network

Network Design

We determine the optimal value contribution of your future logistics network.

In an interactive format, we develop a tangible vision from different perspectives and formulate an action-guiding strategy framework from this, which we evaluate using selected scenario models. The results of our tool-based modelling are highly informative about the optimal value contribution of your future logistics network. We detail the most viable target concept into a transformation project ready for implementation, the realisation of which we carry out together with our clients.
Diagnosis ecosystem

Diagnosis ecosystem

Changes in the ecosystem affect the retail logistics network.
Identify requirements and future scenarios

Identify requirements and future scenarios

In an interactive format, we develop a tangible vision from different perspectives.
Elaborate suggestions for improvement

Elaborate suggestions for improvement

We formulate a strategic framework to guide our actions.
Determine baseline

Determine baseline

We determine the optimal value contribution of your future logistics network and detail the most viable target concept.
Model & Evaluate

Model & Evaluate

Your logistics network and network costs are precisely determined and serve as a benchmark for future value contributions.
Business Case & Implementation Roadmap

Business Case & Implementation Roadmap

We develop a transformation project ready for implementation, the realisation of which we carry out together with our customers.
Diagnosis ecosystem

Diagnosis ecosystem

Changes in the ecosystem affect the retail logistics network.
Identify requirements and future scenarios

Identify requirements and future scenarios

In an interactive format, we develop a tangible vision from different perspectives.
Elaborate suggestions for improvement

Elaborate suggestions for improvement

We formulate a strategic framework to guide our actions.
Determine baseline

Determine baseline

We determine the optimal value contribution of your future logistics network and detail the most viable target concept.
Model & Evaluate

Model & Evaluate

Your logistics network and network costs are precisely determined and serve as a benchmark for future value contributions.
Business Case & Implementation Roadmap

Business Case & Implementation Roadmap

We develop a transformation project ready for implementation, the realisation of which we carry out together with our customers.
Supply Chain Network Design

Ecosystem analysis

Our "situation table method": analysis of the ecosystem, visualisations of the structures and detailed comparisons

Customer Journey

Customer Journey

Wer genau sind meine Nutzer?

Was zeichnet meine Nutzer aus? Welche Customer Journey mit welchen Erfordernissen und Erwartungen haben sie, wenn sie mit meinem digitalen Produkt interagieren?
User Stories

User Stories

Wie kann ich die Nutzererwartungen übertreffen?

Wie schaffe ich es, diese Erwartungen konsequent und frühzeitig in Prozesse, User Stories, Konzepte und Designs einfließen zu lassen, damit das Endergebnis die Nutzererwartungen nicht nur trifft, sondern übertrifft?
Business Value

Business Value

Wie messe ich den Business Value?

Wie überwache und messe ich laufend den Business Value von UX und steigere mit meiner digitalen Lösung dauerhaft die Zufriedenheit meiner Kunden – und den Geschäftserfolg meines Unternehmens?
Innovation

Innovation

Wie kann ich eine menschzentrierte Vorgehensweise etablieren?

Wie kann ich in langfristige Transformationsprojekte laufend Innovationen einfließen lassen? Wie schaffe ich es auch strategisch, eine menschzentrierte Vorgehensweise wie eine DNA in meinem Unternehmen zu etablieren?

1. Network structure

Visualisation of the network structure for a quick overview
Visualisation of the network structure

1. Material flows

Visualisation of material flows to identify changes
Visualisation of the material flows

1. Cost comparison

Detailed cost comparisons for a cause-effect statement
Detailed cost comparisons

1. Scenarios

Scenario comparison to argue the decisions at management level
Scenario comparison

1. Network structure

Visualisation of the network structure for a quick overview
Visualisation of the network structure

1. Material flows

Visualisation of material flows to identify changes
Visualisation of the material flows

1. Cost comparison

Detailed cost comparisons for a cause-effect statement
Detailed cost comparisons

1. Scenarios

Scenario comparison to argue the decisions at management level
Scenario comparison

However, the global economy is facing the influences of multidimensional geopolitical changes that raise fundamental questions about the future shape of the logistics network. Companies should therefore be aware of the impact of de-/ or reglobalisation on demand centres and replenishment right now and assess it in different scenarios.

The strategy consultants of Infront Consulting & Management GmbH in the KPS AG group of companies bridge the market-oriented business model perspective with the assessment of the influences on the logistics infrastructure of the operating model level.

Reaction

Response to changes in the ecosystem

  • Optimal trade-off between freight and storage costs
  • High level of service fulfilment
  • Multi-level inventory optimisation
  • Supporting the corporate strategy

Proactive analysis

Proactive analysis of future changes in the ecosystem

  • Risk assessment
  • Resilience
  • Security aspects
  • Sustainability goals

1. Business + Technology + Design

Aus der übergeordneten Sichtweise mit einer gemeinsamen Schnittstelle aus Business, Technology und Design ergibt sich die passende Lösung, die alle Erfordernisse und Erlebnisse Ihrer Nutzer in den Mittelpunkt stellt.
Business + Technology + Design

1. Business

Ihre Geschäftsziele und Anforderungen, Ihre Benutzer und deren Nutzungskontext müssen besonders berücksichtigt werden. Zusammen mit den Anforderungen des benutzerfreundlichen Designs könnte eine tolle Lösung entstehen, doch ohne die passende Technologie ist diese nicht machbar.
Business + Design

1. Design

Die Schnittmenge aus Design und Technologie führt zu einer sehr schönen Lösung, die aber ohne die Brücksichtigung der Geschäftsausrichtung nicht profitabel genug sein wird.
Design + Technology

1. Technology

Die Überschneidung der Bereiche Business und Technology kann zu genialen Lösungsansätzen führen, die aber oft nicht genutzt werden, weil die Anwendung nicht benutzerfreundlich genug ist, oder das Produkt kein auf den Nutzer abgestimmtes Design besitzt.
Business + Technology

1. Business + Technology + Design

Aus der übergeordneten Sichtweise mit einer gemeinsamen Schnittstelle aus Business, Technology und Design ergibt sich die passende Lösung, die alle Erfordernisse und Erlebnisse Ihrer Nutzer in den Mittelpunkt stellt.
Business + Technology + Design

1. Business

Ihre Geschäftsziele und Anforderungen, Ihre Benutzer und deren Nutzungskontext müssen besonders berücksichtigt werden. Zusammen mit den Anforderungen des benutzerfreundlichen Designs könnte eine tolle Lösung entstehen, doch ohne die passende Technologie ist diese nicht machbar.
Business + Design

1. Design

Die Schnittmenge aus Design und Technologie führt zu einer sehr schönen Lösung, die aber ohne die Brücksichtigung der Geschäftsausrichtung nicht profitabel genug sein wird.
Design + Technology

1. Technology

Die Überschneidung der Bereiche Business und Technology kann zu genialen Lösungsansätzen führen, die aber oft nicht genutzt werden, weil die Anwendung nicht benutzerfreundlich genug ist, oder das Produkt kein auf den Nutzer abgestimmtes Design besitzt.
Business + Technology
Innogy

Meine Innogy App

Vierfach ausgezeichnet als beste Self-Service-App
Sixt Mobility Consulting

Sixt Mobility Consulting

Digitales Fuhrparkmanagement, auf den Nutzer zugeschnitten
KPS Instant Personalisation Plattform für Elkjøp

KPS Instant Personalisation Plattform für Elkjøp

Exzellentes Nutzererlebnis durch konsistente Personalisierung
Palfinger Lifting Solutions

Palfinger Lifting Solutions

Entwicklung von Personas und Customer Journeys für alle Touchpoints
modility: Online-Buchungsplattform für die Logistik

modility: Online-Buchungsplattform für die Logistik

Benutzerfreundliche Plattform mit großem Geschäfts- Potential
Online-Apotheke Zur Rose

Online-Apotheke Zur Rose

Auf die Erfordernisse chronisch kranker Menschen zugeschnittene Self-Service-Anwendung
Supply Chain Network Design - Situation Table Method

Contact

For supply chain design and transformation from a single source, contact us!

Tobias Götz

Tobias Götz, Managing Partner

Experte für Supply Chain Management
 

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Success Stories

How we support your company with the design of your logistics network

Holistic view of all network nodes and transport flows for customers in online retailing

Use Case Online Retail

Network nodes and transport flows in online retailing

Together with the online retailer (approx. 900 million euros turnover p.a.), the European delivery network was analysed and a sustainable scenario was modelled, which supports the retailer's global growth strategy in a stable manner. A holistic view of all network nodes and transport flows (overseas suppliers, production sites, European warehouses, retail branches and end consumers) was relevant, as a large share of drop shipment deliveries prevails in the B2B and B2C customer segments.

 

  • With currently 80% online business and an expansion into brick-and-mortar retail, also with own stores, the logistics network has to cope with the special challenges in the parcel business with high single-quantity volumes and delivery via a part-load and general cargo network.

With the modelled scenario of the future logistics network, it has been possible to design the end-to-end logistics network more cost-efficiently than before, taking into account stable delivery quality.

Use Case Manufacturing Industry

Use Case Manufacturing Industry

Optimal trade-off between storage and transport costs

The European distribution network for a manufacturer of cleaning and hygiene products with a turnover of approx. 2 billion euros was redesigned. A particular challenge lay in the rather large variety of products and the diversified distribution strategy in supplying food-producing companies, as well as wholesalers and building service providers.

 

  • A qualitative evaluation of various options was followed by the modelling of three selected scenarios with different assumptions and restrictions on delivery reliability and consolidation of warehouse locations.

The optimal trade-off between storage and transport costs resulted in a regional warehouse solution.

Central warehouse solution with AI-supported forecast planning

Use Case Chemical Wholesale

Central warehouse solution with AI-supported forecast planning

As part of a holistic strategy development for a supply chain transformation, the European delivery network of a chemical wholesaler was examined for optimisation potential.

In addition to the design of a shared service centre for consolidated transport planning and the derivation of a make-or-buy decision for transport management, we evaluated various scenarios for the design of deliveries to workshops with the particular challenge of deliveries between 4 and 8 hours.

We are particularly proud of our solution approach of a central warehouse solution with the help of sophisticated AI-supported forecast planning.

Contact us!

We would like to answer specific questions about your future logistics network

  • What relevance do geopolitical changes have for my logistics network?
  • What security policy requirements will geographic nodes (suppliers, production plants, warehouse locations) in my logistics network have to orient themselves to in the future?
  • How do changing demand priorities determine material flows and the selection of logistics service providers along the supply chain?

Feel free to contact us!

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