The Oregon Economic Development Association has commissioned FCG and partner TranSystems to conduct a distribution center (DC) analysis to determine the state’s competitive position for attracting retail distribution. Utilizing our proprietary logistics model, the analysis will first track freight costs to/from four regional locations in Oregon versus other Western competitors. The analysis will then tract other project costs including wages, fringe benefits, site costs, utilities, select taxes, and cost of living in order to assess true market position and to later help attract DC clients. FCG and TranSystems have worked with many DC clients including Wal-Mart; Staples; Fresh & Easy; and Luxottica, a global leader in eye care and eyewear.