Scheduling for intermodal transport

Abstract

A logistics-based project is described which addresses the need for better intermodal transport, whilst balancing economic and environmental gains through the use of Internet technologies. Pipeline intermodal system to support control, expedition and scheduling (PISCES) provides an integrating platform for using these technologies in processing and sharing commercially sensitive data within transport chains (i.e. road, rail and barge). The paper demonstrates how information from an Internet-based system can be used to drive a scheduling tool to provide appropriate routes for the transport of goods, using a multimodal transport model.

A services operations performance measurement framework for multimodal logistics gateways in emerging megaregions

“…The current economic environment necessitates the design and application of a framework that will ensure the provision of timely funding for the infrastructure projects with the most likelihood of meeting with success. Infrastructure such as roads, ports, airports, multimodal terminals and others are significant investments that aim to serve their regions in the long term (Kelleher et al 2003). Therefore it is vital that the private and public bodies involved have a good understanding of what will ultimately be expected of a project before they offer their approval to it.…”

E-Supply Chain Management: Review, Implications and Directions for Future Research

“…The impact of information sharing (through the Internet) on this process has been covered by six papers: (Crowley 1998), (Lee 2002), (Kelleher, El-Rahalibi et al 2003), (Tyan, Wang et al 2003), (Rabinovich and Evers 2003) and (Vannieuwenhuyse, Gelders et al 2003). (Lee 2002) describes how information sharing can lead to a more efficient supply chain.…”

“…(Lee 2002) describes how information sharing can lead to a more efficient supply chain. (Crowley 1998), (Kelleher, El-Rahalibi et al 2003) and (Vannieuwenhuyse, Gelders et al 2003) focus on the impact of information sharing on transportation decisions such as routing and mode selection. (Rabinovich and Evers 2003) study the effects of information exchange on fulfilment activities, in particular on inventory decisions.…”

“…And, finally, (Piramuthu 2005) presents a framework for an automated supply chain configuration that takes advantages of the fast communication over the Internet. (Kämäräinen 2001), (Gurãu, Ranchhod et al 2001), (Kotzab and Madlberger 2001), (Punakivi, Yrjölä et al 2001), (Marinus and De Koster 2002), (Delfmann, Albers et al 2002), (Boyd, Hobbs et al 2003), (Da Silveira 2003), (Starr 2003), (Rabinovich 2004), (Rabinovich and Bailey 2004), (Boyer and Hult 2005), (Dadzie, Chelariu et al 2005), (Thirumalai and Sinha 2005), (Rabinovich 2005) Improve the efficiency of order fulfilment (online and offline) due to information sharing (Crowley 1998), (Lee 2002), (Kelleher, El-Rahalibi et al 2003), (Vannieuwenhuyse, Gelders et al 2003), (Tyan, Wang et al 2003), (Rabinovich and Evers 2003) Supply chain design and distribution strategies (Dewman, Freimer et al 2000), (Yrjölä 2001), (Tsay and Agrawal 2004), (Piramuthu 2005), (Kevin Chiang and Monahan 2005), (Nagurney, Cruz et al 2005), (Alptekinoglu and Tang 2005) The directions for further research can enter into one of the following categories: (1) better use of information and the creation of knowledge by using actual and new analytical and decision tools;…”

“…Customer relationship management (Småros, Holmström et al 2000;Scullin, Fjermestad et al 2004) Customer service management Demand management (McGuffog and Wadsley 1999) e-fulfilment (Crowley 1998;Yrjölä 2001;Delfmann, Albers et al 2002;Lee 2002;Boyd, Hobbs et al 2003) (Dewman, Freimer et al 2000;Kämäräinen 2001;Punakivi, Yrjölä et al 2001;Kelleher, El-Rahalibi et al 2003;Rabinovich and Evers 2003;Tyan, Wang et al 2003;Tsay and Agrawal 2004;Alptekinoglu and Tang 2005;Kevin Chiang and Monahan 2005;Nagurney, Cruz et al 2005;Piramuthu 2005) Manufacturing flow management (Kehoe and Boughton 2001a;Kehoe and Boughton 2001b) (Ko, Kim et al 2001;Xiong, Tor et al 2003;Abid, D'amours et al 2004) e-procurement (Grieger 2003;Kleindorfer and Wu 2003;Teich, Wallenius et al 2004 Peleg, Lee et al 2002;Bapna, Goes et al 2003;Calosso, Cantamessa et al 2003;Carr 2003;Hohner, Rich et al 2003;Pinker, Seidmann et al 2003;Snir and Hitt 2003;Easley and Tenorio 2004;Hazra, Mahadevan et al 2004;Scott and Scott 2004;Seifer...…”