Quarterly Auto Parts Distribution Network Performance Review

Track and optimize distribution network performance across key metrics including delivery performance, inventory efficiency, and transportation costs to ensure effective parts distribution and customer service.

Report Objective

Monitor and analyze the performance of our auto parts distribution network across multiple distribution centers, focusing on delivery reliability, inventory management, and cost efficiency to identify optimization opportunities and maintain high service levels.

Delivery Performance & Fill Rates

Analysis of on-time delivery performance and order fill rates across distribution centers

Questions to Consider:

Feb 2024Mar 2024Apr 2024quarter_date92%93%94%sum(on_time_delivery_rate) vs. distribution_centersum(on_time_delivery_rate)distribution_centerHow is On-Time Delivery Performance Trending by Distribution Center?Varied performance across DCs with most maintaining above 90% on-time delivery

  • Which DCs consistently meet or exceed on-time delivery targets?

  • Are there seasonal patterns in delivery performance?

  • How do weather events or regional factors impact performance?

  • Which DCs maintain the highest fill rates?

  • How do fill rates correlate with inventory turns?

  • What factors contribute to fill rate variations?

Chicago DCLos Angeles DCAtlanta DCDallas DCdistribution_center0%500%1000%1500%2000%sum(fill_rate)sum(fill_rate)Current Quarter Fill Rate Performance by Distribution CenterFill rates vary between 88-99% across distribution network

Inventory Management Efficiency

Evaluation of inventory turns and holding costs by location

Questions to Consider:

Feb 2024Mar 2024Apr 2024quarter_date6.46.66.87.07.2sum(inventory_turns) vs. distribution_centersum(inventory_turns)distribution_centerInventory Turns Trend AnalysisNetwork average of 6.5 turns with significant variation across DCs

  • Which DCs show the most efficient inventory management?

  • Are there opportunities to optimize stock levels?

  • How do turns correlate with service levels?

Transportation Cost Analysis

Assessment of transportation costs and network efficiency metrics

Questions to Consider:

  • Which regions face the highest transportation costs?

  • What factors drive cost variations between DCs?

  • Are there opportunities for route optimization?

Chicago DCLos Angeles DCAtlanta DCDallas DCdistribution_center$0.00$20.00$40.00$60.00sum(cost_per_mile)sum(cost_per_mile)Transportation Cost per Mile by Distribution CenterCost per mile ranges from $2.15 to $3.85 across network

Feb 2024Mar 2024Apr 2024quarter_date290,000300,000310,000320,000330,000340,000sum(total_miles) vs. distribution_centersum(total_miles)distribution_centerTotal Miles Traveled Quarterly ComparisonSignificant variation in distribution reach across network

  • How has distribution reach evolved over time?

  • Which DCs show the most efficient route utilization?

  • Are there opportunities for network rebalancing?

Network Optimization Opportunities