Tekijä: | Closs, D. J. Cook, R. L. |
Otsikko: | Multi-stage transportation consolidation analysis using dynamic simulation |
Lehti: | Finnish trade review
1987 : VOL. 17:3, p.28-45 |
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Kieli: | eng |
Tiivistelmä: | As competition for volume shipments increases in the deregulated transportation environment, the rate differences between volume and less-than-volume shipments will increase. Thus, utilization of freight consolidation strategies may have significant positive effects on a firm's transportation performance. It is discussed how simulation can be used as an effective tool for managers in analysing alternative strategies. A model capable of replicating complex distribution system operations is presented. It is used to evaluate the effects of alternative consolidation strategies on a firm's distribution system performance. |
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