A DSS FOR EMPTY CONTAINER DISTRIBUTION PLANNING

doi:10.1016/0167-9236(94)00037-S

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A DSS FOR EMPTY CONTAINER DISTRIBUTION PLANNING

1995-09-01

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SHEN, WS *

KHOONG, CM

DOI：10.1016/0167-9236(94)00037-S

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A decision support system to solve a large-scale planning problem concerning the multiperiod distribution of empty containers for a shipping company is presented. The system proposed uses network optimization models. Besides optimizing on container positioning across ports, the system is also able to recommend cost-effective container leasing-in and off-leasing decisions. Furthermore, the system incorporates constraint relaxation techniques that minimize perturbations to the existing planning decisions in response to ad-hoc changes in demands and supplies of empty containers.

Keywords:

DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS

DISTRIBUTION PLANNING

NETWORK OPTIMIZATION