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Fortna....Successful Strategy and Solutions for Your Global Supply Chain

 

  

Fortna....Successful Strategy and Solutions for Your Global Supply Chain

How Does Skyrocketing Fuel Cost Impact your Supply Chain?

Gone are the days when fuel costs were a non-consequential issue in supply chain analysis. 

 

A recent New York Times article clearly stated the pain that supply chain professionals have been feeling for the past several months:  “Globe-spanning supply chains make less sense than they did a few years ago.” (New York Times, August 3, 2008 “Shipping Costs Start to Crimp Globalization”)
•Now is the time to review your supply chain network.  Is it still cost-optimized for $5 per gallon diesel fuel  
•Think about your current network design… is it based on outdated information and costs?  Does it still make sense to have 2 distribution centers service the entire US, or will you benefit from adding a 3rd facility to lower overall transportation costs?  Should you continue to segregate inventory between retail replenishment and direct to consumer orders?   
•Fortna can help you answer these questions.  Our experienced supply chain professionals will analyze your customers’ locations and service requirements, review your distribution center strategy and develop the most cost-effective way to balance excellent service with minimized supply chain costs.