Logistics

Logistica innovazione tecnologica e sviluppo locale

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Auto Transport - A Scientific Approach

by Bobby Russell

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A Decision Support System for Corporate Planning in a New Zealand Dairy Company

by Peter Mellalieu

Mellalieu, P. J. (1983). A Decision Support System for Corporate Planning in a New Zealand Dairy Company. Presented at the 25th Annual Conference of the Operational Research Society, Warwick University.

The context for the need to construct an interactive model of a large New Zealand dairy company is described. The... more The context for the need to construct an interactive model of a large New Zealand dairy company is described. The practical aspects of developing the hardware and software necessary for the decision support task are discussed followed by application examples. Comments are made regarding the combination of human judgement skills and mathematical models. Finally, some future developments of the NETPLAN system are outlined.

See also:
Mellalieu, P. J. (1982). A Decision Support System for Corporate Planning in the New Zealand Dairy Industry (Doctor of Philosophy in mathematics, statistics and operations research). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/568


Mellalieu, P. J., & Hall, K. R. (1983). An Interactive Planning Model for the New Zealand Dairy Industry. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 34, 521–532. doi:10.1057/jors.1983.119

Kearney, T. D., Hall, K. R., & Mellalieu, P. J. (1984). Recent Advances in Network Optimization Methods and Applications. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the United Kingdom Operational Research Society. Presented at the Annual Conference of the United Kingdom Operational Research Society. Retrieved from http://unitec.academia.edu/PeterMellalieu/Papers/1569500/Recent_Advances_in_Network_Optimization_Methods_and_Applications

Augmenting an inbound Raw Material Handling System of a Steel Plant by Uncovering Hidden Logistics Capacity

by Prateek Raj

Co-authored with A. Mukherjee, A. Adak and S. Kirtania. Submitted at 2012 Winter Simulation Conference. Berlin, Germany

This paper presents an approach for inbound logistics capacity design by uncovering the hidden capacities of a raw... more This paper presents an approach for inbound logistics capacity design by uncovering the hidden capacities of a raw material handling system of an integrated steel plant. Using discrete event simulation, we designed a capacity augmentation mechanism which would seek to maximize the utilization of unloading equipments, address system wide congestion and bottlenecks, and better the route layout resulting in released capacity while promoting seamless material flow. Our simulation model also showed significant reduction in operations cost through congestion management in the railway networks which resulted in superior ROIs when compared to the traditional approach.

Development of a large transhipment and production model for the dairy industry

by Peter Mellalieu

Mellalieu, P. J., & Hall, K. R. (1981). Development of a large transhipment and production model for the dairy industry. Proceedings of the Operations Research Society of New Zealand (ORSNZ), 51–61.

Related publications:
Mellalieu, P. J. (1982). A Decision Support System for Corporate Planning in the New Zealand Dairy Industry (Doctor of Philosophy in mathematics, statistics and operations research). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/568

Mellalieu, P. J., & Houlistan, M. (1982). Towards decision support systems in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Operations Research Society of New Zealand (ORSNZ), 99–106. Retrieved from http://unitec.academia.edu/PeterMellalieu/Papers/1571355/Towards_decision_support_systems_in_New_Zealand

Kearney, T. D., Hall, K. R., & Mellalieu, P. J. (1984). Recent Advances in Network Optimization Methods and Applications. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the United Kingdom Operational Research Society. Presented at the Annual Conference of the United Kingdom Operational Research Society. Retrieved from http://unitec.academia.edu/PeterMellalieu/Papers/1569500/Recent_Advances_in_Network_Optimization_Methods_and_Applications

Mellalieu, P. J., & Hall, K. R. (1983). An Interactive Planning Model for the New Zealand Dairy Industry. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 34, 521–532. doi:10.1057/jors.1983.119

Sankaran, J. K., & Luxton, P. (2003). Logistics in relation to strategy in dairying: The case of New Zealand dairy. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 23(5), 522–545. doi:10.1108/01443570310471848

A long-range planning model for a large New Zealand dairy company is described. Aspects of the model’s systems design... more A long-range planning model for a large New Zealand dairy company is described. Aspects of the model’s systems design are discussed in relation to the development of an interactive user-oriented system. The system, known as NETPLAN is based on a network flow formulation that maximizes net variable revenues.

A Decision Support System for Corporate Planning in the New Zealand Dairy Industry

by Peter Mellalieu

Mellalieu, P. J. (1982). A Decision Support System for Corporate Planning in the New Zealand Dairy Industry, Doctor of Philosophy in mathematics, statistics and operations research,. Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.

A Decision Support System (DSS) is described, the prime objective of which is to aid in the location of new... more A Decision Support System (DSS) is described, the prime objective of which is to aid in the location of new investments in a multi-site, multi-product dairy processing company. A network program model is described which optimises the collection of milk from farm groups (netcells) and the allocation of the milk to a range of final products and byproducts through consideration of product prices, Process costs and transport costs. Constraints include process capacities, overtime capacities, and final product demands. Site dependant product yields are considered through use of an iteration procedure surrounding the network model. This procedure updates estimates of the mean company yield used to set upper and lower arc constraints in the product demand phase of the network model. Milk tanker collection distances are estimated by an expected travelling salesman distance method in conjunction with accurately measured netcell to factory 'bridging distances' and an inter-factory diversion network of road distances. To cope with daily fixed cost charges, a heuristic procedure employing cost relaxations and a number of pre-solution feasibility tests is used. Seasonally varying factors (milk supply, product yield and farms visited per tanker trip) are accommodated by solving the network model for the average day in each month for twelve months, then summing the results multiplied by the number of production days in each month. Implementation as a DSS was facilitated through use of an interactive computer system incorporating computer-generated graphic displays. Applications of the DSS to location planning, industry rationalization and other corporate planning activities are described. Recommendations on the use of the model to identify the feasible set of candidates for location studies are made, and methods for identifying the appropriate timing of investments are considered.
Keyword: Corporate planning; Network program system; Operations research; Corporate support; Dairy processing; Dairying planning; 230117 Operations Research; 230299 Statistics

The Logistics Maturity Model: guidelines for logistic processes continuous improvement

by Massimiliano M. Schiraldi

C. Battista, A. Fumi, M. M. Schiraldi

This paper presents a Logistic Maturity Model. The goal is to provide companies with a system that allows both to... more This paper presents a Logistic Maturity Model. The goal is to provide companies with a system that allows both to assess their logistic processes current status and to outline an action plan for improvement, considering four key elements: Modeling Framework, Maturity Framework, Performance Framework and Improvement Systems.

Performance measurement and benchmarking in the supply chain: literature review

by Wojciech Piotrowicz

Wojciech Piotrowicz, Richard Cuthbertson and Gerd Islei, Performance measurement and benchmarking in the supply chain: literature review. This is a shortened version of the BestLog EU project deliverable D4.1 Existing Methods of Benchmarking (2007).

See also: www.elabestlog.org and www.bestlog.org

Results of the literature review presented in this report are part of the BestLog (Best Practices in Logistics)... more Results of the literature review presented in this report are part of the BestLog (Best Practices in Logistics) project. Aim of this task it was to analyse the existing frameworks and models for performance measurement and benchmarking used in supply chain management. The content, context, process framework was applied to structure the literature review. This report includes not only the key metrics categories, but also the frameworks, methods and tools that are recommended, or used, in measuring supply chain performance at the inter-organisational level. The problems of supply chain performance measurement as well as the requirements for performance system are also discussed.

Keywords: Supply chain management, logistics, performance measurement, benchmarking, best practice, evaluation.

An interactive planning model for the New Zealand dairy industry

by Peter Mellalieu

Mellalieu, P. J., & Hall, K. R. (1983). An Interactive Planning Model for the New Zealand Dairy Industry. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 34, 521–532. doi:10.1057/jors.1983.119

For subsequent papers related to this work see:
Mellalieu, P. J. (1982). A Decision Support System for Corporate Planning in the New Zealand Dairy Industry (Doctor of Philosophy in mathematics, statistics and operations research). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/568

Kearney, T. D., Hall, K. R., & Mellalieu, P. J. (1984). Recent Advances in Network Optimization Methods and Applications. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the United Kingdom Operational Research Society. Presented at the Annual Conference of the United Kingdom Operational Research Society. Retrieved from http://unitec.academia.edu/PeterMellalieu/Papers/1569500/Recent_Advances_in_Network_Optimization_Methods_and_Applications

A long-term planning model for a large New Zealand dairy company is described. The model presents an integrated view... more A long-term planning model for a large New Zealand dairy company is described. The model presents an integrated view of the company's operation, including transportation and processing. The model used is based on a network formulation, NETPLAN, developed by the authors to carry out the optimisation. NETPLAN is highly flexible, interactive and provides graphical output of the results. The optimisation maximises net revenue based on product prices, variable process costs and variable transport costs subject to factory capacity, product demand and raw material supply constraints.

Logistics managers' stated preferences for freight service attributes

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APDL: A Reference XML Schema for Process-centered Definition of RFID Solutions

by Nikolaos Konstantinou

Co-authored with N. Kefalakis, J. Soldatos, N. Prasad, In Int. J. of Systems and Software (JSS), 84(7): 1244-1259, Elsevier, 2011

Despite the proliferation of RFID systems and applications, there is still no easy way to develop, integrate and... more Despite the proliferation of RFID systems and applications, there is still no easy way to develop, integrate and deploy non-trivial RFID solutions. Indeed, the latter comprise various middleware modules (e.g., data collection and filtering, generation of business events, integration with enterprise applications), which must be deployed and configured independently. In this paper we introduce APDL (AspireRFID Process Description Language), an XML based specification for describing and configuring RFID solutions. Using APDL one can minimize the steps and effort required to integrate and configure an RFID solution, since it unifies all the configuration parameters and steps comprising an RFID deployment. APDL supports several configuration parameters defined in the scope of the EPCglobal architecture and related standards. However, it extends beyond the EPCglobal architecture, to a wider class of RFID solutions. Furthermore, APDL is amendable by visual tools, which obviates the need to carry out low-level programming tasks in order to deploy an RFID solution. These tools are also presented and evaluated in the paper.

A methodology to evaluate prospects for the introduction of a new city logistics service

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l'apport des preferences déclarées à la logistique urbaine: acquis et perspectives

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Le piattaforme logistiche come strumento di competitività del territorio

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Le politiche per la logistica

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Centro e periferia nell'attuale evoluzione del sistema italiano della logistica e dei trasporti: alcune evidenze empiriche dal Nordest

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A Logistics Reference Model for Mass Customization

by francesco costantino

Published in "Pathways to Supply Chain Excellence",  ISBN: 978-953-51-0367-7

The book chapter introduces a reference model for the analysis, configuration and implementation of logistics networks... more The book chapter introduces a reference model for the analysis, configuration and implementation of logistics networks with a dedicated focus on Mass Customization.
Logistics management is often considered as a support process but it can significantly contribute to reach core-business targets of companies because of its relevant impact on costs and performances. As Mass Customization asks organizations to radically change their production processes, logistics should be able to handle small quantities, personalized products and variable demand rates, keeping at the same time desired service levels.
An accurate configuration of distribution and information networks is so one of the most aggressive competitive leverages, as confirmed by many market-leader companies that continue to invest in this area to increase profits by strong improves of efficiency. The markets where modern companies are operating have specific characteristics that don’t allow a static attitude. Globalization creates important opportunities of improvement that need an harmonic growth of the whole organization, where a new generation of IT systems (for example RFID) plays a main role in managing different flows of goods.
The simple rationalization of production systems is no more sufficient, while an attention to new perspectives and opportunities in non-core processes can affirm the position of a company towards its competitors. In this scenario, logistics is a strong driver of competitiveness, enabling the sustainability of customization. While many studies already focused on inbound logistics (handling of goods during their production stages) as a key factor to address customization processes, outbound logistics still need to be deeply analysed as a strategic issue to maintain and control the level of customization.
A logistics framework for Mass Customization needs a clear definition of the objectives and an accurate analysis of the factors that can influence the performances of distribution networks, to support decisional processes and guide managers throughout the choices of the correct elements to reengineer, both in the case of an existing or in the design of a new network.

A stated ranking experiment to study policy acceptance- freight operators in Rome's LTZ

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Outbound logistics exception monitoring: a multi-perspective ontologies' approach with intelligent agents

by Chinthake Wijesooriya

MARTINEZ M., CANONICO P., DE NITO E., MANGIA G, Interorganizational relationships in Italian logistic platforms: the role of Meta Logistic Operators, 88-902124-0-3; Euroma

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