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Logistics & Distribution

Logistics &
Distribution

Optimise logistics hub layouts, throughput flow, and site feasibility — ensuring operational targets are met from day one.

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Day 1
KPI Validation

operational KPIs validated before design is committed

Multi-site
Parallel Feasibility

candidate locations tested simultaneously

Future-proof
Automation Ready

zone layouts that scale with technology adoption

Logistics & Distribution

AI-Powered Planning

Logistic Centres · Fulfilment Centres

Trusted By Teams Delivering Complex Projects.

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The Problem

A suboptimal dock layout or automation zone that cannot scale affects throughput efficiency for the operational life of the building — and is rarely reversible without major capital expenditure.

Without DBF
With DBF
× Dock, bay, and flow layouts validated against throughput targets manually
✓ AI-generated logistics centre layouts scored against operational KPIs
× Site coverage, access, and routing optimised in separate workstreams
✓ Integrated site feasibility with access, routing, and coverage in one model
× Automation zones planned without spatial scalability testing
✓ Automation zone configurations tested for current and future technology
× Sustainability targets addressed late in large footprint industrial design
✓ Embodied carbon and sustainability metrics integrated from feasibility
Logistic Centres Fulfilment Centres Warehouses Ports & Docks

— How It Works

From brief to validated
layout in six steps.

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I
Step 1/6

Define

Define operational requirements: throughput, automation level, dock door counts

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II
Step 2/6

Import

Import site data, access roads, and utilities infrastructure

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III
Step 3/6

Generate

Generate multiple logistics centre layout scenarios with AI tools

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IV
Step 4/6

Validate

Validate throughput flow, vehicle routing, and dock efficiency

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V
Step 5/6

Test

Test automation zones and future operational flexibility

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VI
Step 6/6

Export

Export validated layouts and KPI reports for investment approval

All six steps completed in a single DBF session.

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Platform Capabilities

Every feature is available from the first session — no modules to unlock, no staged rollout.

✓ AI logistics centre layout generation
✓ Throughput and operational flow analysis
✓ Dock, bay, and aisle configuration optimisation
✓ Vehicle routing and access analysis
✓ Port layout, berth configuration, and logistics flow validation
✓ Automation zone scalability testing

Use Cases

Who uses DBF for logistics & distribution projects — and in what role.

Logistics & 3PL

Logistics operators planning regional distribution hubs

Network Planner
E-Commerce

E-commerce operators planning fulfilment and last-mile facilities

Fulfilment Director
Ports & Maritime

Port authorities planning terminal expansions

Infrastructure Director
Waterfront Regeneration

Urban planners repurposing legacy dock infrastructure

Regeneration Lead
Day 1 KPI Validation

operational KPIs validated before design is committed

Multi-site Parallel Feasibility

candidate locations tested simultaneously

Future-proof Automation Ready

zone layouts that scale with technology adoption

Future Vision

The Future of Logistics & Distribution Facility Planning

With e-commerce growth, automation adoption, and nearshoring trends reshaping logistics networks, the demand for well-planned, adaptable logistics centres will intensify. DBF enables faster, smarter feasibility validation for the logistics facilities that underpin modern supply chains.

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