Field studies and a comprehensive literature review will be conducted to evaluate the performance of current intermodal systems, with the objective of identifying major bottlenecks and inefficiencies. The knowledge gained will enable us to write a report describing intermodal problem areas that deserve further attention. Sponsored by the Region One UTC Program. Development of a dynamic model for the continued expansion of an industrial park with an integrated industrial zone serving multi-modal transport. Sponsored by the World Wide Inv.
Yield management is the practice of jointly managing capacity and pricing on a lane by lane basis.
Such practice may create opportunities for win-win situations where customers who require it get a better level of service but get charged a premium for it. Real-Time Optimization in the Truckload Industry. The truckload industry has been installing satellite-based global positioning systems in its tractors. These systems generate an avalanche of data regarding the position of the truck and related information. This research is focused on how this data can best be utilized for computer-based dispatching, routing drivers home, utilization of regional fleets, intermodal operations, fuel purchase optimization, integrated billing processes and other applications.