Grocery Distribution Center Location Analysis
Identifying suitable sites
Identifying suitable sites
Marketing division has identified this metropolitan region as one of several likely candidates for expansion. To make the expansion viable, a regional distribution center will be required. Logistics division has identified minimum criteria for the center, and Real Estate division has undertaken a GIS analysis to identify potential sites. We have focused the initial search for the center on this city as they are offering favorable incentives.
Goal: Minimize truck travel on neighborhood streets. This will increase efficiency by reducing travel times to stores as well as reducing complaints from nearby residents.
Goal: Minimize damage to structures, equipment, trucks, and merchandise, and avoid delivery disruptions due to storms.
Goal: Provide ample space for 400,000 square foot facility with parking for 100 employees, while maintaining space for future expansion.
Goal: Reduce purchase and construction costs by eliminating parcels with existing structures. Action item: Real Estate division will evaluate the four suitable parcels in terms of cost and feasibility of acquisition.
Action item: Logistics division and Facilities division will evaluate the four suitable parcels in terms of site conditions, access, and development potential.
|
City of Hillsboro, Oregon, Oregon Metro, Bureau of Land Management, State of Oregon, State of Oregon DOT, State of Oregon GEO, Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, EPA, NPS | Zoom In Zoom Out ![]() |
An error has occurred |