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Supply chain network modeling and simulation

Before you fund a distribution change, you can test it. ebb Logic™ supplies the shipment history and what each order actually cost, and we model the options so you can compare them on cost and delivery time.

Free contract reviewTalk it through first
Side by sideEvery option compared on landed cost and delivery time
Your ordersYour real delivery destinations, not population averages
Before you fund itWhile you can still change course
KeptThe model stays usable for the next decision
In shortA brief explanation of the service and what it covers.

What is supply chain network modeling?

The short answer

Supply chain network modeling is the process of building a working model of your distribution network from your own demand, transport costs, facility costs and service requirements, then comparing the options on total landed cost and delivery time. It lets you test a decision such as adding a site or moving inventory against real order data before you fund it, instead of finding out afterward.

We model your distribution network so a decision like adding a site or moving inventory is tested before it is funded.

The problemThe terms and billing details we review before estimating savings.

Test distribution changes before committing to them.

Opening a distribution center, moving inventory or changing shipping routes affects both cost and service. Modeling lets you compare those effects before committing.

The model can focus on a specific question, such as whether a second location would pay for itself, where it should be, and how it would affect delivery times.

ebb Logic™ supplies the order destinations and what each shipment actually cost. We build the comparison on that and show the assumptions behind every result.

Why usWe work for shippers and receive no compensation from carriers.

What makes this different.

01

Based on your delivery locations

Demand in the model is your real shipment destinations from ebb Logic™, not population centers or a regional average.

02

Cost and service compared together

Each scenario includes total costs and expected transit times, so you can weigh savings against delivery requirements.

03

Scoped to the decision

We build the model around the decision you need to make and the level of detail it requires.

Why this orderWe review your agreement and shipment data before recommending changes.

How this actually runs.

  1. Build the model

    We build your current network into the model from ebb Logic™ data: demand, transport costs and service requirements. Then we check the model reproduces what you actually spent.

    Weeks 1–2

  2. Run the scenarios

    We compare location, capacity and routing options by total cost and delivery performance.

    Week 3

  3. Test changes in demand and cost

    We test the leading options against growth, shifts in demand, rate changes and peak volume.

    Week 4
Common questionsContact us if your question is not listed. We can help you assess whether the service fits your needs.

Questions shippers ask first.

How do we know whether a second distribution center pays for itself?
We compare potential outbound shipping savings with facility overhead and the cost of additional inventory. Your order destinations and rates determine whether a second location is worthwhile.
What data do you need for a network model?
Order and shipment destination history, current transportation rates, facility and inventory carrying costs, and your service requirement by market. Twelve months of shipment data is the foundation, and everything else refines it.
How long does a network study take?
A focused question, such as whether and where to add a location, typically takes about four weeks. A broader network study takes longer and is scoped separately.
Do we need to buy network optimization software?
No. We use our own modeling tools and provide the analysis and recommendations. Maintaining a model in-house can be discussed separately if needed.
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Related work.

01

Warehousing

Warehouse and fulfillment partner sourcing, evaluated against your order profile and outbound shipping economics.

For shippers outgrowing their current footprint02

Shipping analytics

ebb Logic™ brings UPS, FedEx, DHL and LTL data into one shipping analytics portal. Track spend, surcharges, cost per package, dimensional weight, freight class and transit. We use that data to recommend changes and notify your team when costs or performance need attention.

For teams making network, packaging or carrier decisions03

Engineering services

We measure your order and throughput data, then design facility layout, slotting and material handling around what it shows.

For operations planning a move, an expansion, or an automation decision

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