Freight Distribution and Transportation Systems Planning
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management
ISSN: 0269-8218
Article publication date: 1 January 1989
Abstract
Interactive‐graphic systems and operations research methodologies are increasingly being combined to produce efficient, versatile and powerful tools that enhance the decision‐making process. The possible contribution of such tools to the planning of distribution systems for industrial firms and freight carrier service networks and operations is examined and compared. The similarities and differences between the two systems are derived and an examination is undertaken to determine whether a unique planning system may adequately respond to the requirements of the two problems.
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Citation
Gabriel Crainic, T. and Dejax, P.J. (1989), "Freight Distribution and Transportation Systems Planning", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management, Vol. 19 No. 1, pp. 3-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000000302
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1989, MCB UP Limited