Practice Areas
Transportation
Manufactured goods solutions
From the sourcing and inventory of raw materials, to the production, warehousing and distribution of finished products into retail channels, the process of moving goods through global supply chain networks involves a variety of complex interactions and aligned resources. Pricing pressures and global competition have intensified the need for efficiency across the entire supply chain. New manufacturing locations and processes, regional vs. centralized distribution strategies and inventory placement policies all cause system changes that affect the corporate bottom line.
AAI has worked with global companies such as Apple, Compaq, Hasbro, Rite Aid, Revlon and Tropicana to identify potential savings in the supply chain, test and implement upgrades to facility designs, forecast required staffing levels and increase the efficiency of production and distribution models.
With over 16 years of experience in simulation modeling and analysis, AAI has delivered custom solutions to help solve problems in the critical supply chain components of production, facility network design and distribution. Example industries include: apparel and shoe, electronics, pharmacy and retail drugstores, food and beverage processing, gift and novelty products, home furnishings, metals processing, newspaper and book publishing, telecommunications, tools and toys.
AAI's custom solutions are packaged using standard Microsoft software applications and technology, making it easy to install and provide on-going support for users at client companies who wish to continue to use the models to analyze changing business requirements - realizing the most value from their investment in simulation modeling technology. Click here to learn about our distribution, production and supply chain network design solutions and approach.
