Planning

Although CDS facilities can meet many needs, there are times when only a new facility or leased space will do. CDS has the experience and partnerships to simplify and streamline the process for you.

Site Planning and Selection

CDS will help you find the most appropriate site and negotiate the best possible pricing arrangement, whether you are looking for existing facilities or desire to build to suit. Our resources include:

• In-depth knowledge of zoning restrictions, industrial codes, regional transportation and interstate commerce regulations
• Networks of real estate agents, local and municipal planners and land developers
• Experience to assist you in assessing your real estate options to meet your business goals and objectives

Facility Design

CDS and its partners can design a facility layout that matches your industrial requirements and logistics needs. Our planning process includes:

• Requirements of your supply channel partners for all manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics functions

• Your core technology infrastructure that will provide information management, materials handling, process flow and critical linkages to all parties, including customers

• CDS resource planners who will assist in vendor selection, equipment procurement and implementation planning

Construction

CDS will act as your master contractor for all construction related activities whether you require "build to suit" or the upgrade of an existing facility. As your master contractor CDS will provide you with:

• Construction timeframes, transition management plans and equipment installation and deployment schedules

• Stringent quality and management controls through the use of automated tracking tools and quality testing procedures