Facility Location Planning

Optimizing Distribution Networks for Competitive Advantage

November 13, 2013

TNT Opens Warehouse in Doha in Effort to Boost Delivery Times

November 12, 2013

TNT Express, one of the world's largest express delivery companies, has opened a new warehouse in Doha to support and sustain its business growth in the country.

New Air Cargo Facility Opens at Glasgow Airport

November 12, 2013

Air Cargo World

UK fund manager Scottish Widows Investment Partnership's Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust (AIPUT), a specialist owner and manager of airport-related and industrial warehouses, is launching a logistics unit at its Air Cargo Centre.

Surveyed SC Execs Reveal Plans to Expand DC Networks

November 8, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

In a survey of supply chain executives across industries, Motorola Solutions found that more than a third are planning to either expand existing warehouses or add new warehouses to their networks. Mark Wheeler, director of industry solutions, discusses technological and consumer issues driving this and other trends.

New Amazon Fulfillment Center to Provide Thousand Jobs in Wisconsin City

November 6, 2013

Amazon.com Inc.

Amazon has announced plans to open a 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Kenosha, Wis., that is expected to create more than 1,000 full-time jobs at the fulfillment center when it opens.

Amazon to Construct Massive Distribution Center in Baltimore

October 29, 2013

Baltimore Sun

Amazon.com will open a one million-square-foot distribution center that will employ 1,000 people at the site of the former General Motors plant in Southeast Baltimore, the company said.

Surveyed SC Execs Reveal Plans to Expand DC Networks

October 29, 2013

Mark Wheeler, Director, Industry Solutions, Motorola Solutions

Gefco Group Expands Into Croatia, One of EU's Newest Members

October 21, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

As one of the most recent members of the European Union, Croatia is seen by many logistics groups a potential growth market and that has been reinforced with the news that the Gefco group, which specializes in automotive and industrial product logistics, is opening up a new subsidiary in Zagreb.

K&N Opens First Distribution Center in Singapore

October 17, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new control center for integrated logistics in Singapore, as it looks to strengthen its regional market position.

DHL to Make New Investment in Logistics Operations in Philippines

October 14, 2013

Business Inquirer

Logistics firm Deutsche Post DHL is investing $25m in its operations in the Philippines to further expand its supply chain business and warehousing facilities.

Facility Location Planning

The latest news, analysis, services and systems for facility location planning and network design and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are planning their location of facilities and the underlying transportation network in order to deliver goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before. New technologies are transforming the way companies search for and choose the right location for a facility in a region — allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using facility location planning solutions to power their supply chains.