A Conceptual Model for the Measurement of International Supply Chains Performance: The Texas Border Fluidity Index
Freight-specific performance measures help to identify needed transportation improvements and monitor their effectiveness. The objective of this research is develop a conceptual model to measure the performance of international supply chains at the Texas/México border. Innovative cross-border freight specific performance measures were defined, along with the process to calculate them, and identifying data sources. An example with data extracted from public sources is provided in order to illustrate the conceptual model. Results from this research will provide a comprehensive cross-border specific freight performance measurement system. The defined group of border performance indicators could be incorporated into freight transportation planning efforts. These indicators will impact border-trade positively by providing fluidity assessment and benchmark tools, which could be used for identifying potential improvements and investment needs in the border crossing environment.
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Supplemental Notes:
- This paper was sponsored by TRB committee ABJ90 Standing Committee on Freight Transportation Data. Alternate title: Conceptual Model for Measurement of International Supply Chain Performance: Texas Border Fluidity Index.
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Corporate Authors:
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Authors:
- Barrera, Mario M Monsreal
- Villa, Juan Carlos
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Conference:
- Transportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting
- Location: Washington DC, United States
- Date: 2017-1-8 to 2017-1-12
- Date: 2017
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: 20p
- Monograph Title: TRB 96th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Freight traffic; Freight transportation; International borders; Performance measurement; Supply chain management
- Geographic Terms: Texas; Texas-Mexico Border region
- Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01626773
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: 17-02199
- Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
- Created Date: Feb 27 2017 9:26AM