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Site development and potential analysis

We take on the role of advisor and planner for builders and long-term operators here.

We develop the basis for decision-making for lasting success together with the client. We subject each site to a detailed assessment and analysis based on various defined criteria (accessibility, development prospects, hazard maps, etc.)

Depending on the client’s requirements, we can also bring in experts from other Rapp departments (architecture / urban design for assessment of any permit challenges, for example). 

Our Services

  • Location and development analysis
  • Relocation, expansion, site planning
  • Investment requirements and profitability analysis
  • Feasibility studies, greenfield/brownfield planning

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What is a site development analysis in logistics? 

A site development analysis is carried out to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a location for logistics. Rapp conducts such analyses, with a focus on the following aspects: 

  • Accessibility and transport connections of the location
  • Existing infrastructure and utilisation of the available space
  • Internal processes and material flow
  • Automation and digitalisation
  • Profitability and investment requirements 

We determine the current status for each of these points and examine possible optimisations in terms of site development. This is how we help logistics companies to remain competitive in the long term. The results of our analysis can help them to decide whether it makes more sense for a site to be developed or relocated, in whole or in part. 

What is a potential analysis in logistics? 

A potential analysis is used to compare the performance of a company with set requirements. Also known as a logistics audit, this analysis helps to identify weak points and potential for optimisation. Rapp supports logistics companies with potential analyses.

The main aims of the analysis are as follows: 

  • Identification of areas that promise the greatest optimisation effects
  • Identification of weak points and room for manoeuvre
  • Assessment of the potential to improve performance and reduce costs

The potential analysis consists of several steps, including a requirements analysis, a performance analysis, a process analysis and a structural analysis. The result is a profile of strengths and weaknesses that shows which opportunities and risks exist for the company. 
 

What does a potential analysis for operational and logistics optimisation involve? 

A potential analysis for operational and logistics optimisation identifies weak points and indicates opportunities for improvement. It involves several steps. As part of the preparation, all relevant data and information relating to the current processes and services are collected. In addition, the objectives and expectations of the analysis must be defined. 

The initial analysis involves an examination and evaluation of existing processes. Current performance is compared with benchmarks. Weak points and their causes are then identified. The analysis also determines if and where improvements are possible and how they would affect performance.

The analysis is then used to develop and prioritise potential solutions according to their cost-benefit ratio. This is followed by implementation and monitoring. In the follow-up, we check whether the measures are effective. The strategy can be adapted at this point if necessary. All results and findings from the potential analysis are documented for use in future analyses.
 

Why is site development important for companies?

Location is a key factor for the success or failure of a company. Site development is therefore extremely important, such as when adding a new location to an existing one to be closer to the markets and customers. Rapp supports companies through various services.

Site development is particularly important for companies for the following reasons: 

  • A strategically favourable location facilitates access to markets and customers.
  • The ideal location brings advantages in terms of operating costs – such as rents, wages and taxes.
  • Good transport and infrastructure connections are important for supply chains and logistics processes.
  • The perfect location enjoys proximity to suppliers and a pool of qualified labour.
  • Ideally, it is also situated near leisure opportunities for company employees. Such proximity improves the quality of life for employees and makes the company more attractive as an employer. 
     

What are the advantages of process optimisation in operations and logistics consulting? 

Process optimisation in operations and logistics consulting brings the following main benefits: 

  • Reduced costs through the elimination of inefficient processes
  • Improved efficiency, leading to higher productivity
  • Increased quality and consistency through process standardisation and optimisation
  • Competitive edge through faster and more flexible reactions to market changes
  • More efficient use of resources for better utilisation and lower costs
  • Greater customer satisfaction through higher-quality processes 
     

Rapp's operations and logistics consulting services are worthwhile in many respects. Our advice is vendor-neutral, which enables us to select the best solutions and suppliers objectively. We also make use of modern and innovative technologies such as laser scanning, which creates precise digital images of buildings that can be used to plan and optimise logistics processes. Rapp consulting services also include new mapping technologies such as the visualisation of sites, buildings or infrastructure elements, tractrix simulations and the use of virtual reality to test processes under the most realistic conditions possible.

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