Recent Projects
Transportation and Logistics Network Optimization Studies
Gilbert Group employs sophisticated modeling tools and spreadsheet
solutions to help clients determine the proper footprint and distribution
network configuration for their business.
Recent projects have included creating comprehensive transportation and
distribution models of operations for two major US-based retail
chains. Gilbert Group calculated the transportation costs of
distributing product in single DC and multi-DC models, and worked closely
with the clients to understand transportation costs, DC investment
requirements, and expected changes in demand. The results of
these studies were used to determine operating and investment
strategies.
Based on the output of the network model, Gilbert Group prepared a
discounted cashflow model and board-level presentation package.
Gilbert Group recently helped create an ILOG-based model of inventory
requirements and service levels for a mid-sized electronics
manufacturer. The output of this study was used to set
inventory level targets and rules for lead time commitments by the
client's sales force, as well as provide direction for the firm's
procurement team as they set expectations with suppliers.