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Clarks Shoes

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:11:48 GMT

When expanding the East Coast-based main supply chain distribution facility for its line of casual and dress shoes, Clarks hired a Diamond Head Principal to assist with validating the proposed new high-volume facility - automation systems, equipment and procedures - before committing to construction. We provided a detailed simulation model that allowed Clarks to experiment with several alternative approaches to how it would staff and run the facility, thus avoiding costly experiments with an operating facility.

Compaq

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:11:06 GMT

Before HP acquired it, Compaq developed a state-of-the-art facility at its Houston campus to build, store and distribute personal computers. Diamond Head Principals provided simulation models, analysis and recommendations for the automation systems and operations at the facility, and later for realigning the entire North American supply chain operations (facility and inventory locations) as the company experienced rapid growth.

Federal Reserve Bank of NY

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:10:15 GMT

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York upgraded their processing and storage facility to include automated handling and storage systems. Diamond Head Principals provided a simulation model to analyze and validate the design of the automated systems, and prove the concept before the major capital investment was made. Through the simulation model, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was able to completely understand the full scope of automation and its financial impact before embarking on the project.

FKI Logistex

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:09:27 GMT

FKI Logistex is a leading single-point provider of automated material flow solutions to customers around the world. It has grown through the acquisition of several premier US companies, such as Alvey, Buschman, Mathews and others, and was recently acquired by Intelligrated. Diamond Head Principals have provided several FKI companies with detailed simulation modeling solutions for marketing support; proof-of-concept; and design validation for integrated material handling, storage and control systems projects.

Fresh Direct

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:08:35 GMT

FreshDirect, based in NYC and one of the few online-only grocers to have survived and flourished, wanted to validate and eventually update its facility and operations model. The company employed one of Diamond Head Principals’ simulation modeling expertise to test the soundness of several proposals to upgrade equipment and processes and increase throughput capability. Later updates to the model lhelped Fresh plan for expansion.

Hallmark

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:07:02 GMT

The leader in greeting cards in the U.S., Hallmark selected a Diamond Head Principalto build simulation models to validate supply chain expansion plans for order processing, material handling and storage systems at their distribution facility outside Kansas City.

Merck

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:05:44 GMT

Merck experienced competitive pressure to improve flexibility while reducing distribution service costs and transportation costs. Diamond Head Principals used the SimFlex supply chain network simulation planning tool to develop a strategy to optimize the Merck logistics network. SimFlex reduced Merck's distribution and transportation expenses while enhancing its services.

Northrop Grumman

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:03:29 GMT

Northrop Grumman Automation and Information Systems has been delivering automation to the US Postal Service since 1989. The USPS requires detailed simulation modeling of all new equipment and its impact on the mail processing operations prior to deployment. Northrop Grumman partnered with Diamond Head Principals to provide the advanced simulation modeling services for a number of these major programs.

Oxford University Press

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:01:04 GMT

Oxford is the oldest publisher in the world. Their Central European supply chain distribution facility had upgraded from manual to automated systems, and was experiencing difficulties in getting the new systems to meet expectations. A Diamond Head Principal was contracted to help analyze several proposed solutions by developing a detailed simulation model of the facility. Simulation results were critical in clearly pinpointing the best solution and getting their distribution operations back on track.

Revlon

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:59:17 GMT

The consolidation of their North American facilities required Revlon to determine if an existing distribution system could meet the increased throughput at its Phoenix facility. They partnered with a Diamond Head Principal to develop a detailed simulation model of the facility, which was used to analyze the upgrade plan and determine when additional equipment would need to be added. The model was used over a period of 10 years to plan and validate several facility upgrades as their supply chain network evloved.

Rite Aid

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:57:08 GMT

Consolidation from regional to centralized distribution centers prompted Rite Aid to contract for the design of a new automated central facility. Diamond Head Principals developed a detailed simulation model of the proposed design and operation of the new facility’s automation, operating procedures, and control algorithms. The model identified areas that needed improvement, and pinpointed the impact that would result from operational changes, allowing them to continue with implementing changes to their supply chain network.

Sematech

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:56:06 GMT

International Sematech, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a global consortium of leading semiconductor manufacturers. In support of important research conducted at Sematech, Diamond Head Principals developed complex simulation models of automated test facility equipment and control systems, and models of automated material handling and transport system performance. The models assisted member companies in planning and designing state-of-the-art new facilities to remain globally competitive.

TRW

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:55:14 GMT

TRW's automotive division produces a variety of products, including air bag components, for the major auto manufacturers. Diamond Head Principals were contracted to build a simulation model of proposed automated equipment upgrades to the primary production facility, and to determine the impacts on production capacity and scheduling.

US Postal Service

Diamond Head — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:54:36 GMT

The USPS continually seeks to improve operations at their processing and distribution centers, which often have significant impacts on mail processing within the facilities. A Diamond Head Principal has worked with the USPS since 1995 to provide simulation modeling solutions for a variety of equipment, facility, and system operational analysis initiatives.