Logistics Evaluation Services
Webster Global Site Selectors offers logistic evaluation services to help companies realize their business growth goals as part of their site selection process.
Reputable Experts in Logistics Evaluation
For any company, whether in e-commerce, manufacturing, or retail, logistics evaluation is critical in the site selection process. A company doesn’t have to focus on e-commerce to appreciate the importance of domestic supply chains. Logistics analysis can benefit any company type. As the recent events connected to COVID-19 and the rise of e-commerce showed us, the impact of logistics on the supply chain is unlike any seen in the past century. Onshoring activities are also experiencing unprecedented momentum, propelling global manufacturing and retail companies to seek new alternatives and initiatives, such as distribution hubs, capable of adapting to the evolving patterns of consumption, demand, or operations costs.
Today, cost-effectiveness, environmental considerations, and social and governance (ESG) benefits are increasingly compelling. A key consideration is environmentally friendly practices in transportation, which are also compelling in their benefits for meeting rising volumes. Webster Global Site Selectors will take all critical parameters into consideration to help companies assess their logistical strategies to adapt to the ever-changing challenges of the global supply chain relative to their locations.
Logistical Evaluation
We will help assess logistical considerations to help you ensure your supply chain and operations are efficient and cost-effective.
The evolving global supply chain manifested by offshoring, relocating, and the burgeoning growth of e-commerce characterize the changing landscape of logistics that impacts every company. In the quest to provide the best logistics to serve company interests, businesses should consider real estate a paramount factor in fortifying their supply chains. To stand out amidst an increasingly fierce competitive environment, companies are encountering challenges in securing spaces that will satisfy their objectives.
Essential to this process are off-site and on-site considerations, encompassing factors inside and outside the target site's premises to ensure a specific location will serve the company's long-term growth plans:
Off-Site Considerations:
- Access to Freeways:
- Measurement of drivetime to nearest on and off ramps.
- Evaluation of alternative on and off-ramps for each freeway in proximity.
- Consideration of substitute routes in tertiary markets lacking freeways.
- Proximity to Key Locations:
- Assessment of drivetime or distance to significant destinations such as parcel carrier hubs, key customers, or suppliers.
- Reasonable Traffic:
- Validation of drivetime estimates through practical driving experience during peak traffic hours.
- Road Construction:
- Identification of ongoing and future road construction projects potentially impacting accessibility and drive times.
- Railroad Crossings at Grade:
- Identification of rail crossings without grade separation that may cause delivery delays or employee tardiness.
- Cost of Doing Business:
- Evaluation of various financial factors, including taxes, utility rates, prevailing wages, and regulatory implications.
- Awareness of costs expected in infill areas, such as warehouse taxes or conditional use permits.
On-Site Considerations:
- Advertised Amenities:
- Verification of features highlighted in property marketing materials, including clearance height, bay spacing, and dock positions.
- Ingress and Egress:
- Assessment of access driveways for ease of entry and exit, considering traffic flow and potential restrictions.
- Wide Driveway Entrances and Throats:
- Evaluation of driveway aisles width to accommodate Class 8 tractors and trailers with buffer spacing.
- Separate Truck and Automobile Driveways and Parking Areas:
- Separate drive aisles and parking areas for commercial trucks and automotive vehicles should be identified to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Circulation of Trucks:
- Consideration of traffic flow patterns to facilitate truck maneuverability, especially during loading operations.
- Truck Yard Depth and Trailer Parking Areas:
- Assessment of space requirements for truck maneuvering and trailer parking, including necessary concrete landing strips.
- Condition of Parking and Yard Surfaces:
- Examination of surface conditions to evaluate potential maintenance or repair needs, minimizing disruptions to operations.
- Loading Areas:
- Inspection of loading apron size and condition, door functionality, and dock equipment quality to ensure smooth operations.
- Security:
- Review existing security features, including fencing, gates, and surveillance systems, to safeguard property and assets.
- Warehouse Floor Damage:
- Examination of warehouse floor condition to anticipate maintenance needs and ensure operational efficiency.
Other Site Selection Services
Webster Global Site Selectors provides comprehensive services to help companies maximize growth opportunities. Aside from site selection services, we also offer feasibility studies, workforce and logistical analysis, economic development consulting, and more:
- Location Selection
- Relocation Feasibility
- Location Selection Services
- Labor Market Analysis
- Site Selection Assistance
- Area Report Cards
- Economic Incentive Negotiations
- Demographic Analysis
- Workforce Analysis
- Wage Surveys
- Employer Interviews
- Economic Development Consulting Services
Trust Webster Global Site Selectors for Your Logistics Evaluation
Webster Global Site Selectors is your best option for navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape through our logistics evaluation service.
Contact us today to take the next step in realizing your business growth by navigating the challenges of logistics in your target area, as well as other location-related issues.
