warehousing
Warehouse Location Analysis
Finding the optimal site for your next move.
What We Offer
Warehouse Location Analysis
Finding the optimal site for your next move.
Finding the optimal site for your next move.
If you’re planning a warehouse move, use our services to find the optimal new warehouse location.
Identifying the right location for warehouses and other fixed facilities is a major strategic decision. Warehouse placement directly influences transportation costs, and when new supply routes are introduced or existing networks are re‑engineered, a comprehensive warehouse location analysis is essential.
Market conditions add complexity. Most major land agents forecast that land availability will remain limited, as development sites are increasingly allocated to higher‑value residential or retail projects. This makes flexibility and agility critical when identifying and securing suitable properties.
Our consultants ensure that a blueprint of facility size and type is established before approaching the market. However, this blueprint is designed to remain flexible, so as not to narrow the pool of viable properties. For example:
Trading floor space for eaves height.
Considering the installation of mezzanine floors.
Addressing access challenges in older stock under 100,000 sq ft, where dock‑level access is uncommon and alternatives such as faux level doors or scissor lifts may be required.
By combining strategic analysis with practical market insight, we help businesses secure warehouse facilities that are not only available but also aligned with operational needs and long‑term growth.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Our areas of Warehouse Location Analysis
Let the consulting team take the strain — from search through to design and commissioning. Our consultants provide end‑to‑end service, starting with designing the required warehouse size and configuration, and continuing through searching, identifying, and assessing the operational cost impacts of suitable facilities on the market. Once the right property has been secured, our team project manages the entire process — from conveyancing and contract agreements to overseeing the fit‑out and handling all implementation requirements — ensuring your new site is delivered fully operational and ready to support your business.
Location of a Single Warehouse
Warehouse Location Analysis
The location of warehouses and distribution centres within a logistics network is a major strategic decision requiring detailed analysis of both service and cost implications. With high investment and implementation costs, establishing new facilities is a long‑term commitment that must be supported by a robust business plan and thorough scenario modelling.
Our consultants use a combination of proprietary tools and third‑party mapping software to perform location analysis. This can be undertaken using:
Discrete modelling — where specific location or site preferences exist.
Continuous modelling — where no location or site preference exists.
Location analysis can also be performed across varying time horizons and data aggregation levels. For example, a business may have a detailed 1‑year forecast alongside an aggregate 3‑year plan. In this case, our consultants model both horizons separately, assessing how the optimal location may shift between year 1 and the realisation of the 3‑year plan.
Location of Multiple Warehouses
Multi‑Facility Warehouse Location Analysis
Undertaking warehouse location analysis for multiple facilities requires consideration of additional variables beyond those used for a single site. The first step is determining the optimal number of warehouses, calculated through balancing warehousing costs, transport costs, and service time parameters. Demand allocation between each warehouse must also be assessed, and this may vary in line with seasonality and regional demand fluctuations.
As with single‑site modelling, our consultants perform all required analysis using a combination of proprietary tools and third‑party mapping software. This ensures that multi‑facility networks are designed to deliver the right balance of cost efficiency, service performance, and scalability.
Warehouse Sizing and Design
First Pass Warehouse Schematics
Once the number and location of warehouses is determined, our consultants progress to developing ‘first pass’ schematics that define the required size and configuration of each facility. These schematics act as a blueprint, enabling property agents to identify suitable warehouses in each location with precision and efficiency.
Further details on designing warehouses can be found in the Warehouse Design section of our website.
New Warehouse Implementation
New Warehouse Implementation
Following warehouse location analysis, our consultants bring extensive experience in the implementation of new facilities. From initial design concepts through to final design and full implementation, our team supports the entire process of establishing a new warehouse.
Once a lease or purchase agreement is secured and the warehouse designs are approved, our consultants progress into managing the full implementation programme.
Typical tasks managed or undertaken include:
Tendering for MHE (Material Handling Equipment)
MHE installation and testing
WMS specification and configuration
Recruitment and staff transfer planning
CAD schematics for ancillary areas (offices, canteen, toilets, etc.)
General site works (flooring, ventilation, signage, line painting)
Lighting and heating layout design
Security, waste, and cleaning contract arrangements
IT hardware purchase and software provision
Network installation and configuration
Fire systems specification and installation
Security systems installation
Health & Safety compliance checks
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) development
By combining design expertise with hands‑on project management, our consultants ensure a seamless transition from concept to fully operational warehouse, minimising risk and maximising efficiency.