What is SCDA Facility Allocator?
The SCDA Facility Allocator allows for optimal sales store and service facility allocation, taking into consideration spatial distribution of market demand, CAPEX and OPEX, and market reach by service facilitiy. Deployable on MS Windows.
Problem
Users currently rely on manual or basic tools for sales store and service facility allocation, which involves inefficient spatial demand analysis, high CAPEX/OPEX estimation errors, and limited market reach optimization.
Solution
A Windows-deployable optimization tool that automates facility allocation by analyzing spatial demand, CAPEX/OPEX, and market reach. Users can generate data-driven facility network designs (e.g., optimizing store locations for retail chains).
Customers
Supply chain managers, operations strategists, and retail planners (demographics: mid-large enterprise professionals; behaviors: frequent facility network design, budget optimization).
Unique Features
Combines spatial demand mapping with financial constraints (CAPEX/OPEX) in a single platform, specifically tailored for Windows environments.
User Comments
Saves time in network design
Improves cost accuracy
Steep learning curve for non-technical users
Limited integration with cloud platforms
Effective for multi-location retail optimization
Traction
Newly launched on ProductHunt (3 upvotes as of analysis), no disclosed revenue/user data. Founder’s LinkedIn shows 12+ years in supply chain software.
Market Size
The global supply chain analytics market is valued at $7.6 billion in 2024 (MarketsandMarkets).
