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The Location Decision Process and Supply Chain Analysis
Why do so few companies fail to get a thorough supply chain analysis during the site selection process?
 

Bill Luttrell, Senior Locations Strategist, Werner Global Logistics, Werner Enterprises
This is because real estate companies and consulting firms have historically been the primary provider of site selection services and their competencies have generally been focused on land, construction, incentives and labor costs. Most do not have the tools or expertise to do the thorough supply chain analysis. As such, most location decisions do not adequately address the supply chain optimization question.
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Bill Luttrell, Senior Locations Strategist, Werner Global Logistics, Werner Enterprises
Bill Luttrell is a Senior Locations Strategist with Werner Enterprise’s Werner Global Logistics division. He has responsibility for global location consulting with a specialization in domestic, cross-border, and international projects, particularly in manufacturing and warehouse distribution. Luttrell has over 25 years experience in corporate real estate and economic development. He has worked extensively in Asia and Eastern Europe, and with Disney, Exterran, Fidelity Investments, Fujitsu, and GM.

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