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| Author: | Duhaime, R. Riopel, D. Langevin, A. |
| Title: | Value Analysis and Optimization of Reusable Containers at Canada Post |
| Journal: | Interfaces
2001 : MAY-JUN, VOL. 31:3, p. 3-15 |
| Index terms: | OPTIMIZATION LOGISTICS POSTAL SERVICES |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The authors analyzed the use and sharing of a logistics package, a returnable container, often out of stock, between Canada Post and its large mailing customers. Standardizing and sharing logistical packaging should bring members of a supply chain tangible benefits from productivity and efficiency gains. The authors determined that inventory imbalance between supply locations and demand locations caused the problem. The authors found that different accounting methods gave very different results in calculating the benefits. The authors concluded that there is always a benefit for the mailer. For Canada Post to benefit, however, the container must be returned quickly. The authors used a minimum-cost-flow model to confirm that the company has enough containers to satisfy demand. |
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