Distribution and Transportation Network Design

Dmitry Ivanov, Alexander Tsipoulanidis and Jörn Schönberger
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Dmitry Ivanov: Berlin School of Economics and Law
Alexander Tsipoulanidis: Berlin School of Economics and Law
Jörn Schönberger: Technical University of Dresden

Chapter 8 in Global Supply Chain and Operations Management, 2021, pp 223-265 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter addresses basic strategies for the configuration of physical distribution and transportation networks so that given supplying locations are physically connected with demanding locations. In the beginning, a case study concerning the challenges related to the installation of transportation links is discussed. The next section suggests generic types of transportation network setups as a starting point for the setup of more sophisticated network layouts. Subsequently, the concept of shipment consolidation as the key approach to the realization of economies of scale in transportation is considered. Additionally, different transport network configuration objectives and their balancing are analyzed, so that efficient and profitable network layouts can be set up. The incorporation of transport service providers (freight carriers) is discussed. Finally, different case studies regarding distribution network design are presented, and the concepts, models, and principles are discussed with numerous examples such as distribution and transportation strategies at global retailers. The chapter is accompanied by an E-Supplement providing additional case studies, Excel templates, tasks, and video streams.

Keywords: Transportation network; Distribution network design; Logistics service providers; Transportation problem; Milk-runs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-72331-6_8

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