Spatial Correlation Analytical Method of OD Flow in Freight Transport: a Case Study of China

Value of Bootstrapping Staged Deployment of Infrastructure: Case Study in Space Infrastructure Deployment

Volume 4: 22nd Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference; 11th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems ◽

10.1115/detc2017-67610 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Koki Ho ◽

Hao Chen ◽

Harrison Kim

Keyword(s):

Analytical Model ◽

Analytical Method ◽

Space Exploration ◽

Optimal Number ◽

Single Stage ◽

Operational Planning ◽

Uncertain Environment ◽

Infrastructure System ◽

Space Infrastructure

This paper analyzes the value of staged deployment for complex infrastructure system and propose a concept of bootstrapping staged deployment. Staged deployment has been well known for its advantage of providing flexibility in an uncertain environment. In contrast, this paper demonstrates that the proposed bootstrapping staged deployment can even add values in a deterministic environment. The key idea of bootstrapping staged deployment is to have the previously deployed stages support the subsequent deployment. We develop an analytical model to demonstrate the effects of bootstrapping staged deployment with a case study in space exploration. Our analysis results show that with a well-coordinated deployment plan, staged deployment can overperform single-stage deployment even in a deterministic environment, and that there is an optimal number of stages in terms of lifecycle cost under certain conditions. Our method can find the analytical expression for the optimal number of stages and its deployment strategies. The general findings from the proposed concept and analytical method can advance our knowledge about systems staged deployment, and make operational planning of resource generation infrastructure more efficient.

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The imperative for commodity-based intermodal freight transport demand modelling: a South African case study

Corporate Ownership and Control ◽

10.22495/cocv12i1c1p7 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 193-202

Author(s):

Jan Hendrik Havenga ◽

Zane P. Simpson ◽

Anneke de Bod

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

South African ◽

Freight Transport ◽

Container Terminals ◽

Market Segments ◽

Demand Modelling ◽

Intermodal Freight ◽

Transport Demand Modelling

Container forecasting typically focuses on its intermodal nature, container sizes and port container terminals. This leads to a commodity-blind approach to container forecasting, where the twenty-foot-equivalent is the forecasting output. The standardized unit is also increasing into many non-standard forms, indicated by the three main container market segments. This research deconstructs these segments and provides methodological and actual commodity-based container forecasting results for South Africa where intermodal solutions are still in its infancy and investments need to be made based on accurate forecasting

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Measuring environmental performance of urban freight transport systems: A case study

Sustainable Cities and Society ◽

10.1016/j.scs.2019.101844 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 52 ◽

pp. 101844 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Andrés Muñoz-Villamizar ◽

Javier Santos ◽

Jairo R. Montoya-Torres ◽

Josué C. Velázquez-Martínez

Keyword(s):

Environmental Performance ◽

Freight Transport ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Urban Freight ◽

Urban Freight Transport

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Logistics and freight transport policy in urban areas: a case study of Berlin‐Brandenburg/Germany

European Planning Studies ◽

10.1080/0965431042000267894 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 12 (7) ◽

pp. 1035-1053 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Markus Hesse

Keyword(s):

Urban Areas ◽

Freight Transport ◽

Transport Policy

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MCDM Evaluation of Asset-Based Road Freight Transport Companies Using Key Drivers That Influence the Enterprise Value

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12187259 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (18) ◽

pp. 7259

Author(s):

Edvardas Liachovičius ◽

Viktor Skrickij ◽

Askoldas Podviezko

Keyword(s):

Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽

Freight Transport ◽

Growth Strategies ◽

Business Valuation ◽

Enterprise Value ◽

Company Value ◽

Novel Approach ◽

Road Freight ◽

Key Drivers

Business owners are trying to enhance company value by developing growth strategies. Besides, they need to know what supports and drives the attractiveness to potential investors. Previously to determine company value, only financial drivers were used. These are essential drivers; however, even they do not reflect the overall situation. This paper proposes a novel approach for the solution of the problem of business valuation by taking into account both financial and non-financial drivers and by using several MCDM (multiple criteria decision making) methods simultaneously both for establishing weights and for the evaluation itself. World-leading road freight transport companies were selected for a case study. MCDM methods were used for determining the weights of the drivers and comparing the listed companies. Key drivers were identified, and the ranking of companies is provided.

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Challenges to urban freight transport in historical cities: a case study for Sabará (Brazil)

Transportation Research Procedia ◽

10.1016/j.trpro.2019.06.039 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 39 ◽

pp. 370-380 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Leise Kelli de Oliveira ◽

Artur Diniz Rocha Macedo ◽

Júlio Cesar Lobo Sampaio ◽

Tiago de Paula Mendes de Oliveira ◽

Renata Lúcia Magalhães de Oliveira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Freight Transport ◽

Urban Freight ◽

Urban Freight Transport

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Exploring the Consistency of Data Collected in Archaeological Geophysics: A Case Study from the Iron Age Hillfort of Villasviejas del Tamuja (Extremadura, Spain)

Remote Sensing ◽

10.3390/rs12121989 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (12) ◽

pp. 1989

Author(s):

Carmen Pro ◽

Bento Caldeira ◽

Maria Teresa de Tena ◽

Cristina Charro ◽

Rui Jorge Oliveira ◽

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Keyword(s):

Spatial Correlation ◽

Iron Age ◽

Geophysical Methods ◽

Archaeological Site ◽

Resistivity Tomography ◽

Archaeological Interpretation ◽

Ground Penetrating ◽

Magnetic Gradiometry ◽

Strong Agreement

Different geophysical methods applied at the settlement of Villasviejas del Tamuja (Botija, Spain) have identified robust anomalies located at the same position, but some anomalies are reflected by only one method. Furthermore, analysing the spatial correlation of these anomalies is of fundamental importance for obtaining a correct archaeological interpretation. In this work, we analysed the main results of electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and magnetic gradiometry methods in a particular area of the archaeological site. In this analysis, we performed graphical and numerical spatial correlation analyses of the anomalies and observed strong agreement among the results provided by each method. Certain anomalies were reflected only in the magnetic and ERT studies. The results highlight the importance of applying several geophysical methods and performing spatial correlational analyses. Furthermore, the methodology that we have applied to evaluate the spatial correlation offers interesting results.

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Is it Possible to Manage and Plan Co-Modal Freight Transport Without a Centralised System?

International Journal of Applied Logistics ◽

10.4018/jal.2012040103 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 25-39 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Thomas Zunder ◽

Hans Westerheim ◽

Ronald Jorna ◽

Jan Tore Pedersen

Keyword(s):

Transportation Network ◽

Freight Transport ◽

The European Union ◽

Transport Service ◽

Software Methodology ◽

Business Cases ◽

Small Set ◽

Research Gap ◽

Transport Domain

The European Union has looked to develop ICT systems that are open and interoperable. Through the case study of the Freightwise research project a research gap was identified: Is it possible to manage and plan co-modal freight transport without a centralised system? The adoption of software methodology and business process mapping enables the development and the validation of the Freightwise Framework for co-modal freight transport. The Framework divides the freight transport domain into manageable sub-domains and defines the main roles that need to interact as well as the necessary interactions in between these domains. The main roles identified are: the Transport User and the Transport Service Provider, supported by the Transportation Network Manager and the Transport Regulator. The Framework also defines a generic specification of a transport service and a small set of sufficient and necessary information objects that need to be exchanged between the four main roles. This paper explores the goal, context, methodologies utilised, results and validation in multiple business cases. The paper ends with reflections on how the results may be developed and implemented.

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