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Closing one of two warehouses: the numbers say one, the risk says the other

Chiudere uno dei due magazzini: i numeri dicono uno, il rischio dice l'altro · Operations · Beginner

The case

You must consolidate two warehouses into one. The North warehouse costs 20% less and is more modern; the South one is close to 70% of customers and has the most experienced staff, but its lease is expiring with an announced doubling of rent. The cost analysis says North; the sales director swears delivery times in the South will worsen by 24-48 hours, and two key clients have SLAs with penalties. The board wants the decision in three weeks. How do you build it?

Devi consolidare due magazzini in uno. Il magazzino Nord costa il 20% in meno ed è più moderno; quello Sud è vicino al 70% dei clienti e ha il personale più esperto, ma l'affitto è in scadenza con raddoppio annunciato. L'analisi dei costi dice Nord; il direttore vendite giura che i tempi di consegna al Sud peggioreranno di 24-48 ore e due clienti chiave hanno SLA con penali. Il CdA vuole la decisione tra tre settimane. Come la costruisci?

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