Network Planning
Network optimisation
A logistics network is what links manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers – it is a key component within the supply chain.
Much like a jigsaw puzzle, each of these elements join together by transport links of various modes to form a network. Your business’ individual network is made up from pieces of the supply chain, and once you have control of it you have the potential to influence its effectiveness to serve your customers.

How we can help
Dependent upon strategic planning process, logistics networks rely heavily upon businesses taking a holistic perspective of planning their supply chain processes.
We take a robust and efficient approach to optimising route plans and depot networks.
Our expert consultants have optimised networks prepared route plans for a range of clients across many sectors, undertaking a range of UK and European logistics infrastructure reviews for many companies and organisations.
Effective network logistics planning and design requires the development of transport, inventory, and location strategies centres around your customer service goals, thus ensuring your total provision achieves the best service at minimum cost.
It is vital in that you include all possible constraints and variables into a single dynamic business model. Our experienced team are skilled in developing these kind of models and have the skills to do so quickly using a combination of programming techniques, experience, and expertise
- We develop a detailed understanding of your business model, including distribution system and customer service requirements
- Our specialised distribution planning software includes:
- digitised maps
- fleet and driver details
- earlier/latest arrival times for orders
- delivery windows and individual delivery point restrictions
- By using this distribution planning system we can evaluate improvement opportunities including an initial optimisation of your current network to identify inefficiencies
- These results can then be used to agree strategic direction and operational changes
- From here we can develop operational routes based on agreed strategic direction for your review and sign off.