KPI Solutions

NETWORK STRATEGY, DISTRIBUTION DESIGN, AND OPERATIONS CONSULTING

 

Custom-engineered solutions and distribution infrastructure for clients’ long term supply chain strategy

KPI Solutions offers a complete range of services and customized solutions from strategic network analysis and consulting, facility layout and warehouse simulation, to automation design, robotic technology implementation, and lifetime maintenance services.

KPI specializes in the design of engineered solutions for client’s logistics and distribution infrastructure. KPI combines best-in-class analytics, 300+ years operations experience, and a proven methodology. KPI’s expertise both inside the four walls and outside the four walls makes the firm well-positioned to assist companies in instituting ‘transformational change’ in distribution.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • Network modeling and strategy

  • Last-mile delivery optimization

  • Operational assessment

  • Warehouse / distribution center sizing and design:

    o   Layout and material flow

    o   Storage planning and rack evaluation

    o   Material handling strategy and technology

  • Automated material handling and storage technology evaluation and design

  • Computer simulation modeling

  • Equipment specifications

  • Operations, planning, and training

  • Implementation support

EXAMPLES OF OUR WORK:

  • Fortune 500 Snack Food Company
    Modeled and designed the distribution network supporting the integration of two snack foods companies, from plant to distribution center to last-mile delivery.

  • Parts Distribution Company
    Developed and implemented a new distribution network strategy resulting in the addition of a new distribution center realizing vast improvement in order and delivery lead-time and less than two-year payback.

  • National Consumer Brand
    Created Master Plan to consolidate three facilities and evaluate automation evaluating multiple design options and a detailed ROI comparison to implement automated case handling technology. Resulted in 20%+ IRR by eliminating the operating costs associated with increased service levels.

Working within the DBI Network, KPI Solutions enables the analytical rigor to design global distribution models and brings the hands-on line experience to make it happen within the framework of global supply chain stand-up or transformation.

CONTACT:

Ned Bauhof

ned.bauhof@kpisolutions.com