A Location-Allocation Model for Logistics Integration Centers

This article outlines a location-allocation model that can be used for logistics integration centers (LICs) which are an integral part of intermodal transportation. The authors introduce the mixed integer linear programming model of Guimarães (2015) and how it could be used in the Brazilian soybean industry, focusing on if and how much the transportation costs would decrease if LICs were available. Through their analysis, the authors were able to determine the best locations for potential soybean LICs and their capacities. The model was found to be helpful not only in defining the operational structures of LICs, but also in determining their feasibility studies. The model could also be used estimate the monetary savings gained by using LICs.

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• Authors:
  • Guimarães, Vanessa de Almeida
  • Ribeiro, Glaydston Mattos
  • Forte, Vinicius Leal do
  • Lucena, Abilio
• Publication Date: 2017-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: Figures; Maps; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 273-292
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Transport Economics
  • Volume: 44
  • Issue Number: 2
  • ISSN: 0391-8440
  • Serial URL: http://www.libraweb.net/riviste.php?chiave=67

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Economics; Logistics; Multimodal transportation; Resource allocation; Savings; Soybeans
• Geographic Terms: Brazil
• Subject Areas: Economics; Freight Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01653795
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 18 2017 9:35AM