Effective, efficient, and system-agnostic solutions for your unique needs.
Designing a Comprehensive Supply Chain Network Strategy
At KPI Solutions, we leverage advanced analytical modeling technology to analyze and define the optimal warehouse cost structure, including transportation costs, fixed facility costs, and variable facility costs under alternative scenarios.
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Optimizing Network: KPI analyzes and defines optimal manufacturing and distribution networks. Our data-driven approach includes all aspects of your supply chain network.
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Assessing Business Needs: We work with stakeholders to understand business needs and gather data to build a roadmap for improved performance, service, and cost.
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Implementing Solutions: KPI partners with you every step of the way to ensure our design aligns with your business expectations and executable across your resources and investments.

Should you outsource or insource?

If I were to manage distribution internally, how much would it cost annually?
How much labor is required?
What additional costs should I consider?
How much can I expect to spend for a 3PL and what services do they provide?
What service levels could I achieve in each scenario?
What are the key characteristics of my business that may impact each scenario?
Benefits of a
Data-Driven Network Strategy
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Evaluating Multiple Scenarios
Number/location of source and distribution points
Production line configuration
Product mix by source and distribution point
Expected customer service levels
Source decisions for distribution replenishment
Client/store assignment to distribution
Alternative transportation options
Warehouse automation strategy
Our clients benefit from the ability to quickly and confidently evaluate multiple warehouse network scenarios. Our modeling provides the empirical information necessary to define and quantify the optimal quantity, location and function of our clients warehouses. Results are based on the optimal logistics costs while achieving the cost and customer service levels.
Delivery Optimization & Location Modeling
- Advanced Route Analysis: Leverage cutting-edge route optimization tools to enhance delivery efficiency across all planning scenarios, from direct store delivery (DSD) to complex sales territories.
- Holistic Cost Evaluation: Our modeling process considers all variables—from fixed and variable fleet costs to alternative product handling techniques—to help you determine the optimal delivery strategy for your business.
- Informed Decision-Making: Empower your business with the ability to evaluate multiple distribution center or cross-dock scenarios, enabling you to optimize delivery routes and improve cost-efficiency without sacrificing customer service.

Unlock the Power of a Flexible and Cost-Effective Network
Our consulting team is ready to help you evaluate the optimal network strategy for your business.
Build Competitive Advantage with an Optimized Network
A flexible and cost-effective network is vital in today’s ever-changing business environment. By combining our engineering and operations knowledge, we provide a complete and individualized strategic design that will help you:
- Optimize overall network performance
- Realize cost savings opportunities across transportation, facilities, labor, and inventory
- Improve service levels by reducing lead time and improving fill rates
- Build flexibility and capacity by leveraging multiple distribution nodes
- Reduce risk by testing the impact of alternative operating scenarios and constraints