Design a smarter network. Streamline your operations. Turn your logistics function into a competitive advantage.
Most supply chain inefficiencies aren’t the result of a single bad decision—they’re the accumulated effect of networks that were never optimized, processes that evolved without a plan, and systems that don’t talk to each other. Over time, these gaps compound into millions of dollars in avoidable cost and service failures that erode customer confidence.
Gilbert Sachs Group’s logistical planning and management consulting addresses these problems at their root. We help companies redesign their logistics networks, improve warehouse and transportation processes, implement the right technology, and build organizational structures that can sustain performance improvements over the long term. Our team of 60+ specialists brings deep experience across industries, modes, and geographies—and a track record of $250M+ in documented client savings.
What We Do
Our logistical planning and management services span the full lifecycle of supply chain optimization—from strategic network design to hands-on process improvement and technology implementation.
Network Optimization & Analysis
Your distribution network is the backbone of your supply chain, and its design has a direct impact on cost, speed, and service levels. We use advanced modeling and simulation tools to analyze your current network and identify opportunities for improvement—whether that means consolidating facilities, repositioning inventory, adjusting shipping lanes, or redesigning your distribution footprint entirely. Our network optimization studies are grounded in real data: actual shipment volumes, customer locations, carrier rates, and facility costs. The result is a clear, quantified picture of what your network should look like and a detailed roadmap for getting there.
Category Management
Effective logistics management requires treating transportation, warehousing, and related services as strategic spend categories—not just line items on a budget. We help companies implement category management frameworks that bring structure and discipline to procurement and inventory decisions. This includes spend segmentation, supplier strategy development, demand forecasting alignment, and ongoing category performance tracking. The goal is to move logistics procurement from reactive, transaction-by-transaction decision-making to a proactive, data-driven approach that delivers consistent savings and better service outcomes.
Logistics Process Improvement
Inefficient processes are often the largest hidden cost in a logistics operation. We apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies and deep operational expertise to identify bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and redesign workflows across your warehouse, transportation, and distribution functions. Our process improvement work ranges from targeted projects—like reducing dock-to-stock cycle times—to comprehensive operational transformations. Every recommendation we make is practical and implementable. We work alongside your team to deploy changes, measure results, and build the internal capabilities needed to sustain continuous improvement after our engagement ends.
WMS & TMS Implementation and Optimization
Warehouse Management Systems and Transportation Management Systems are powerful tools—when they’re properly configured and integrated into your operation. Too often, companies invest in WMS or TMS platforms and never realize their full value because the implementation was rushed, the configuration doesn’t match the operation, or the team wasn’t trained effectively. We help companies at every stage: evaluating vendors and platforms, defining functional requirements, managing the implementation process, and optimizing existing systems that are underperforming. Our technology advisory is vendor-neutral—we recommend the solution that fits your operation, not the one that pays us a referral fee.
Organizational Design
Even the best-designed network and the most advanced technology will underperform if the organization around them isn’t set up for success. We help companies align their logistics organizational structures—roles, reporting lines, decision rights, and performance metrics—with their strategic objectives. This often includes assessing staffing levels and skill gaps, defining clear accountability for logistics KPIs, and designing governance structures that ensure the right decisions are being made by the right people at the right frequency.
Our Approach
Our logistical planning engagements follow a disciplined, phased methodology:
Current State Assessment.
We begin with a thorough analysis of your existing network, processes, technology, and organizational structure. This includes data collection, stakeholder interviews, and a detailed review of cost drivers and service performance.
Opportunity Identification.
Using the baseline data, we model scenarios and quantify the potential impact of each improvement opportunity—so you can prioritize based on facts, not assumptions.
Solution Design.
We develop detailed recommendations with implementation plans, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments. Every solution is designed to be practical and achievable within your operational and budgetary constraints.
Implementation Support.
We don’t stop at recommendations. Our team works side by side with yours to execute changes, manage vendor transitions, deploy technology, and train staff.
Performance Tracking.
We establish KPIs, dashboards, and review cadences to ensure improvements are measured, sustained, and continuously refined.
Results That Speak for Themselves
- $250M+ in total client savings delivered across all engagements
- 60+ logistics and supply chain specialists on the GSG team
- 20+ years helping companies transform their logistics operations
“GSG’s strategic guidance helped us optimize our entire logistics network, resulting in improved processes and significant cost reductions through smart consolidation and planning.”
Related Case Studies
Network Optimization of Plant and Fleet Operations — GSG optimized plant and fleet operations to reduce costs and improve distribution efficiency across a complex multi-facility network.
Network Optimization Studies — Comprehensive network modeling engagements that helped clients restructure distribution footprints for significant cost and service improvements.
Transportation Management Assessment and Process Redesign — A full assessment and redesign of transportation management processes, delivering improved efficiency and stronger cost controls.
Why Companies Choose GSG for Logistical Planning
- We solve the whole problem, not just a piece of it. Network design, process improvement, technology, and organization are interconnected—and we address them as a system. That integrated perspective is what separates a lasting transformation from a short-lived improvement.
- We bring the data, not just opinions. Every recommendation is backed by quantitative analysis—network modeling, cost simulations, scenario comparisons. You’ll see the numbers before you make a decision.
- We’re vendor-neutral on technology. When it comes to WMS and TMS selection, we recommend what fits your operation. We don’t take referral fees or push preferred vendors.
- We build your team’s capabilities. Our engagement model is designed to transfer knowledge and tools to your organization. The improvements we help you make should be sustainable long after we’re gone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is supply chain network optimization?
Network optimization is the process of analyzing and redesigning your distribution network—facilities, shipping lanes, inventory positions, and transportation modes—to minimize total logistics cost while meeting your service level requirements. It typically involves modeling your current-state network using real data, then running scenarios to identify the most cost-effective configuration.
Ready to Optimize Your Logistics Operation?
Schedule a no-obligation logistics assessment with our team. We’ll evaluate your current operation and identify your biggest opportunities for improvement.
Or call us directly: 561.630.0365
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