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PwC network distribution design 

Network distribution design

Optimising distribution footprints

In the face of more competitive markets, stricter regulations, higher tariffs, economic fluctuations, environmental trends and sustainability demands, organisations need to consider every aspect of their operations, including their distribution and manufacturing footprint. 

Distribution design can help reduce high operational costs, including transportation and warehousing costs, as well as tackling the challenges of inefficient delivery systems that lead to long lead times, changing market demands and evolving consumer expectations. Additionally, good distribution design can facilitate operations post-merger or post-divestiture.

PwC leverages advanced modelling tools to hone your supply chain and logistics operations to optimise your distribution and manufacturing footprint. 

Delivering meaningful results

PwC leverages its comprehensive approach that combines industry expertise, cutting-edge technology and tax knowledge to design and implement optimised distribution networks. The resulting distribution design reduces operational costs, improves delivery efficiency, enhances customer satisfaction, increases agility in response to market changes and focuses more on sustainability.

Collaborations vary from short-term projects for immediate improvements and long-term partnerships that support ongoing strategic shifts such as building an internal Centre of Excellence, streamlining logistics operations or developing a strategic roadmap for future growth.

Our approach

Step 1

Mobilise the team

We start by evaluating the project requirements, onboarding the team and stakeholders, and establishing project governance and the required model functionality and granularity. Based on these evaluations, we collect the necessary data.

Step 2

Explore the requirements, challenges and business outlook

We host strategic intent interviews to gain better understanding of the business outlook, key challenges and customer requirements for the optimised network. This step also includes mapping the base case situation and conducting Centre of Gravity analysis to identify network opportunities and ideal locations.

Step 3

Design potential scenarios

Together with the client, we define potential scenarios in the selected network modelling tool. Based on agreed upon evaluation criteria, the most preferred scenario is selected for the next step.

Step 4

Share recommendations

The last step is building a business case for the optimised supply chain network and developing a staged roadmap for its implementation.

The team that will support you

Katharina Verlende

Director, Antwerp, PwC Belgium

+32 486 99 25 50

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Luc Van Ostaeyen

Senior Advisor, Antwerp, PwC Belgium

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Technology

We are technology-agnostic. Based on your needs, we select the technology that is best suited and fit-for-purpose. Some of the solutions we recommend include: 

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Contact us

Peter Vermeire

Peter Vermeire

Partner, PwC Belgium

Tel: +32 493 51 87 28

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