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Transport Channel Selection

In: Operations Research Proceedings 2006

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  • Jürgen Branke

    (University of Karlsruhe)

  • Denis Häußler

    (University of Karlsruhe
    Locom Software GmbH)

  • Christian Schmidt

    (Locom Software GmbH)

Abstract

The share of logistics and transportation in the overall cost of a product is increasing. Subsequently, there is a growing pressure in the logistics industry for optimization and cost reduction. In this paper, we consider the issue of transport channel selection, a problem that has been overlooked for a long time. Typical choices for transport channels include round-trips from and to the depot, one-way tours (often called “milkruns”), delivery over a hub, or fixed-cost delivery services (e.g. a postal service). The overall optimization problem consists of two interdependent sub-problems: assigning shipments to transport channels, and optimizing the routes within each channel.

Suggested Citation

  • Jürgen Branke & Denis Häußler & Christian Schmidt, 2007. "Transport Channel Selection," Operations Research Proceedings, in: Karl-Heinz Waldmann & Ulrike M. Stocker (ed.), Operations Research Proceedings 2006, pages 349-354, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:oprchp:978-3-540-69995-8_57
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-69995-8_57
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