Distribution Design serves both 3rd Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) as well as companies considering outsourcing their logistics operations.

For 3PLs..., After dozens of operational designs for 3PLs, Distribution Design has developed a highly effective methodology for meeting the strict time requirements often imposed by potential clients. Distribution Design is highly qualified to assist internal operations designers and/or engineers with the following services: 

• Operational analysis

• Defining the operational concept

• Calculating space requirements

• Determining staffing needs

• Preparing a list of needed material handling equipment

• Identifying systems functionality and systems peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.)

• Listing capital costs for all equipment and systems peripherals

• 3PLs can use Distribution Design to: completely define the operation, to lead the 3PL's internal team, or to provide a Quality Review and second opinion to the internal team's work.

For companies considering outsourcing..., Distribution Design provides the following services:

• Evaluation of current operation and recommendations for improvement before outsourcing.

• Development of estimated costs to outsource and identification of benefits, risks, and overall feasibility.

• Preparation of Request for Proposal and recommendation of the 3PLs with relevant skills and experiences.

• Assisting with a structured evaluation of 3PL responses and selection of finalists.

• Detailed evaluation of finalists, reference checking, and selection team recommendation.

• Participation in contract discussions and contract review.

• Startup and transition support.

• Post implementation audit.