Nexus has 25 years of experience in strategic site selection, and has a vast number of strong partnerships with the nation’s most reputable real estate firms, carriers, and railroads. Experience, relationships, and a capable team of analysts combine to make Nexus an excellent resource for site selection support.
Choosing the perfect location for a regional distribution center can be a daunting task to some customers. It requires expansive networks and industry knowledge. Nexus leverages both of these to aid Customers in making the best selection for a new warehouse site. Sometimes a facility can appear to be geographically appealing and can have all of the desired structural features, but research and experience can reveal its shortcomings.
Size, physical location, and proximity to the target market are key factors. Every site selection model must take into account the projected or historical set of destination points. In addition to these important points of consideration though are other vital attributes that are often overlooked.
For example, Nexus considers the proximity and ease of entry to major highways and roadways, as well as the overall transportation infrastructure surrounding the site. Sometimes a facility will be geographically located to the nucleus of a cluster of customers, but its limited or difficult access to major routes detracts from its geographic advantages. If many major carriers do not serve the surrounding area of the selected location, transportation will be a challenge. Even if a private fleet is to be employed, the location should always be carrier-friendly in case of business surges.
Rail access, if needed, is another important factor in selecting a regional distribution center. Nexus has long-term, positive, close relationships with the major rail carriers and can serve as a liaison when implementing a solution that makes sense across the Customer’s total supply chain. Inbound transportation expense is as important to consider as the outbound.
Site Visibility and Competitor Presence are other important factors to consider when selecting a site for a regional distribution center. Leveraging the Nexus network, Nexus can help customers assess what the competition is doing, and how to best respond.
