TechnoLogix Decision Sciences Inc., a leading provider of supply chain
optimization and routing solutions announced today that the they have successfully completed the development of a customized network optimization model for Lafarge North America.
Lafarge North America is the largest diversified construction materials company and supplier of cement, aggregates and concrete, and other materials for residential, commercial, institutional and public works construction in the United States and Canada. Lafarge North America is part of the Lafarge Group, a world leader in building materials that is active in 75 countries, and employs more than 77,000 people.
"Lafarge wanted a simple yet effective tool to evaluate different distribution network options following a major acquisition", says Ralph Skrzydlo, a partner at Technologix. "We were able to implement a model within weeks. It incorporates all key cost and logistics variables and has been developed within a MicroSoft Excel framework. This makes the solution conceptually easy to visualize and much simpler to train personnel and install. Not all network problems can be solved using this approach. For those that can, this is an unbeatable option."
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