Determining optimal locations of distribution centres to minimise transportation costs

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Damitha Bandara
Keyword(s):  
Transportation Costs

scholarly journals Analysis of Operational Efficiencies and Costs for Extracting Thinned Woods in Small-Scale Forestry, Nasunogahara Area, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Aruga
Keyword(s):  
Transportation Costs ◽  
The Other ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Light Truck ◽  
Operation Costs ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Light Trucks ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Manual Extraction ◽  
Truck Transportation

In this study, two operational methodologies to extract thinned woods were investigated in the Nasunogahara area, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Methodology one included manual extraction and light truck transportation. Methodology two included mini-forwarder forwarding and four-ton truck transportation. Furthermore, a newly introduced chipper was investigated. As a result, costs of manual extractions within 10 m and 20 m were JPY942/m3 and JPY1040/m3, respectively. On the other hand, the forwarding cost of the mini-forwarder was JPY499/m3, which was significantly lower than the cost of manual extractions. Transportation costs with light trucks and four-ton trucks were JPY7224/m3 and JPY1298/m3, respectively, with 28 km transportation distances. Chipping operation costs were JPY1036/m3 and JPY1160/m3 with three and two persons, respectively. Finally, the total costs of methodologies one and two from extraction within 20 m to chipping were estimated as JPY9300/m3 and JPY2833/m3, respectively, with 28 km transportation distances and three-person chipping operations (EUR1 = JPY126, as of 12 August 2020).

Transportation costs and product demand: wagering on parimutuel horse racing

1997 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 529-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukhtar M. Ali ◽  
Richard Thalheimer
Keyword(s):  
Transportation Costs ◽  
Horse Racing ◽  
Product Demand

The Accounting Effect of Transportation Costs

Natural Gas ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-7
Author(s):  
Joe Caggiano
Keyword(s):  
Transportation Costs

Optimization of Transportation for Hazardous Waste Disposal from Medical Units

2015 ◽  
Vol 811 ◽  
pp. 378-382
Author(s):  
Mihaela Debita ◽  
Carmina Liana Musat ◽  
Madalina Rus ◽  
Elena Mereuta ◽  
Claudiu Mereuta
Keyword(s):  
Hazardous Waste ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Transportation Costs ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Final Disposal ◽  
Hazardous Waste Disposal ◽  
A Company ◽  
Technical Considerations

The paper presents some technical considerations regarding the medical waste transportation and an optimization calculus for minimizing the transportation costs of a company specialized and authorized in collecting, transporting and final disposal of medical waste generated by healthcare facilities. The calculus revealed that it is possible to significantly reduce the transportation costs (up to 65.52%), but there are also other analysis possibilities like considering the in-between points from sources to destinations, alternative paths, limits to the amount of medical waste on each path, time.

Raw milk collection in Ireland: insights into the challenges facing the industry

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seán O'Callaghan ◽  
Declan O. Connor ◽  
David Goulding
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Transportation Costs ◽  
Transportation Infrastructure ◽  
Environmental Cost ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Transportation Emissions

PurposeThis paper provides insights into national practices used to schedule, collect and manage the transportation infrastructure of raw milk by Irish processors.Design/methodology/approachA survey was designed and distributed to 14 processors, collecting details regarding suppliers, seasonality, costs per litre, planning, processing sites and emissions related to milk collection.FindingsIrish raw milk transportation costs €95 million per annum, with an average weighted cost of 1.1 cents per litre. Primary route clustering of suppliers is based on farm location. Typically, collections employ forty-eight-hour rotas. Just three of the processors reported transportation emissions data. A disjointed approach to the adoption of scheduling and transportation technology was revealed.Research limitations/implicationsGiven the broad scope of the survey covering financial, operational and environmental aspects of milk collection, it was challenging to find a single representative such as a transport manager who could be tasked with responding to the entire survey. Future research may consider a more focused interview-based approach with the various stakeholders to provide a more in-depth analysis.Practical implicationsProcessors can gain an improved understanding of diversified milk collection methods. The research supports policymakers in considering environmental issues related to milk transportation. Costs could be reduced if transportation was better managed collectively with benefits accruing to the industry, suppliers and wider rural community. Stakeholders will need to address aspects of responsibility concerning environmental issues going forward.Social implicationsIn this paper the authors recognise the environmental cost of milk collection. By improving the transportation infrastructure, this will have a positive impact on society in general.Originality/valueThe paper highlights the unique challenges and extends present knowledge in relation to milk collection; thus, this paves the way for new approaches to raw milk transportation.

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