Epstein Strategic Services was selected to conduct a logistics and site selection study for Ruiz Foods. Epstein performed a three-week study which included analyzing transportation, real estate acquisition, construction and operating costs to determine an optimal location for a new 265,000 square foot production and distribution facility. The results of this study clearly showed that a new facility located in the Midwest would result in millions of dollars in annual savings as compared to adding additional capacity to the Dinuba plant. Significantly, the new location would reduce average distance to customer by two thirds and allow Ruiz to provide 2nd day delivery to virtually the entire market.