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Performances of Heuristic Algorithms for Consolidated Transportation with Weight and Volume Constraints

  • Rim, Suk-Chul;Kim, Nae-Heon;Youngjin Yoo
    • Proceedings of the Korea Society for Simulation Conference
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    • 2001.10a
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    • pp.63-67
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    • 2001
  • Since the transportation cost takes about two thirds of the logistics cost of Korean firms, significant reduction of business logistics cost can hardly be achieved without effectively reducing the transportation cost. Although consolidated transportation has been regarded as the most promising strategy for reducing the transportation cost, it has not been successful in practice. In this paper we consider a consolidated transportation for the factories located in a limited area such as industrial complexes, where loads of various volume and weight are consolidated. We want to group the loads to assign to a truck of various size such that the total transportation cost is minimized, while the maximum volume constraint and weight constraint of each truck are satisfied. We suggest four heuristic algorithms to efficiently determine the groups of loads; and conduct a computer simulation to evaluate the performances of the algorithms.

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Development of a Logistics Network Simulator (물류망 설계 및 계획을 위한 컴퓨터 시뮬레이터의 개발)

  • Park, Yang-Byung
    • IE interfaces
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.30-38
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    • 2001
  • Logistics network management has become one of the most important sources of competitive advantage regarding logistics cost and customer service in numerous business segments. Logistics network simulation is a powerful analysis method for designing and planning the logistics network optimally in an integrated way. This paper introduces a logistics network simulator, LONSIM, developed by author. LONSIM deploys a mix of simulation and optimization functions to model and analysis logistics network issues such as facility location, inventory policy, manufacturing policy, transportation mode, warehouse assignment, supplier assignment, order processing priority rule, and vehicle routes. LONSIM is built with AweSim 2.1 and Visual Basic 6.0, and executed in windows environment.

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Trend Analysis and Development Direction of Domestic Urban Logistics Policy: Focusing on the Change of Logistics Master Plan (국내 도시물류정책의 추세 분석과 발전 방향: 물류기본계획의 변화를 중심으로)

  • Choi, Chang-Ho
    • The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.96-114
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    • 2022
  • This study aimed to present a policy direction that could preemptively respond to urban development by analyzing past trends and predicting future changes in urban logistics in South Korea. In particular, the scope of the study was centered on changes in the national and regional logistics master plans presented in a framework that acted on logistics policy. So, the study examined the policy changes related to urban logistics from the past to the present based on the national logistics master plan and identified a national policy base to respond to the expected changes in the logistics environment in the future. Moreover, by combining this base with the contents of the urban logistics master plan of Seoul, we proposed a logistics policy that should be continued or newly added to the urban logistics master plan. Policy proposals were also presented by dividing the future logistics environment changes into policy, social, and technological changes. In particular, the policies were proposed in urban planning (10 policies), transportation planning and ITS (8 policies), logistics technology and ITS (6 policies), and laws and systems (8 policies). Regarding policy continuity, 15 policies needed to be continued, and 17 policies were to be introduced later.

The Practical Strength of Logistics Competition Power for Efficiency of Combined Transport Transaction (복합운송의 물류경쟁력 강화를 위한 실천적 방안)

  • Lee, Hak-Seung
    • International Commerce and Information Review
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.285-303
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    • 2007
  • As the interest about smooth logistics increases lately, the importance of multimodal transport, which performs the key role of logistics emerges, Through there are many issues respecting multimodal transport, the issue of the efficiency of multimodal transport seems to be the most importance. This paper examine as to the problems & systems of the multimodal transport including transportation document and customs clearance for door to door services. I wish our country will use total logistics automation systems for encouraging multimodal transport chance and make a partial amendment of commercial code including the customs clearance regulation. This study will assist in the development of logistic and the enlargement of multimodal transport transaction.

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Multi-Phase Logistics Network Design of Industrail Estate Area (산업단지내 효율적 운송을 위한 다단계 물류네트워크 설계)

  • Kim, Woong-Sub;Shin, Jae Young
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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    • 2012.10a
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    • pp.84-85
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    • 2012
  • Continuous oil price rising and the regulation of carbon emmission makes companies to have higher competitiveness. because of this trend, companies are trying to establish and manage efficient logistics system to improve customer service and reduce cost, so more competitive logistics complex is needed. To construct this kind of logistics complex, proper policy and logistics system for transportation is necessary. Especially, efficient operation through establishing system of logistics at the complex is very important for low cost and environmental friendly point of view. So this paper presents logistics network operation model for efficient transportation, especially approaches the problem with Multi-Phase.

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A Study on Analysis of Actual Condition of Port Logistics Industry in Busan (부산 항만물류산업의 실태에 관한 연구 - 매출액 관점 -)

  • Ryu, Hyung-Geun;Kim, Bong-Su;Lee, Hong-Girl;Yang, Won;Lee, Chul-Yong
    • Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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    • v.28 no.5
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    • pp.405-411
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    • 2004
  • The aim of this research is to analyze actual condition of port logistics industries in Busan For this, this research identified logistics, based on the concept and definition of port and logistics, and then, divided them into six categories, transportation, cargo handling, storage, service, packing, and information The results of the paper are, first, it was found that there are much differences among industries, in revenue scale, and number of employee and firm Secondly, it indicated that actual occupation rate of these industries in regional economy was not high, except for transportation related industries. Finally, from these findings, this research suggested that it was necessary to build different policies according to competitiveness level of firms, and strategies to promote many firms with low occupation rate.

On the Study of the rationalization of container logistics (컨테이너 물류 합리화를 위한 항만기능강화방안)

  • Lee, C.Y.;Kwak, K.S.
    • Journal of Korean Port Research
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.69-90
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    • 1993
  • Today, the problem of the logistics rationalization has significant meanings as one of the new strategies for improving the power in the international competition. In order to achieve the logistics rationalization, the enhanced recognition to logistics of each enterprise is essential. However, the complete arrangement of the logistics external environment, that is, logistics infrastructure is also one of the most important matters. In this respect, to rationalize the container logistics, this paper deals with the strategies for strengthening the function of Pusan port which is handling the 95% of the export and import container. Some suggestions for those are as follows : First, the coastal container transportation system must be strengthened to dissolute the preponderance of road transportation. Second, a new large port must be developed at Gadeok island to handle the increasing container traffic in the years of 2000. Third, the port authority must be established under the cooperation of the central government and local government to comply with the necessity of the synthetic control for city and port. Fourth, the Inland Clearance Depot in going must be promptly completed to establish the efficient and synthetic container logistics system.

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A Study on the Effects of Reusable Packaging Materials through Module-Type Product Transportation on Logistics Costs (모듈형 제품수송을 통한 재사용 포장재 사용이 물류비용에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Byeong Chan;Yang, Dae Yong
    • Journal of Korea Society of Digital Industry and Information Management
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.261-272
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    • 2014
  • Home appliances go through a couple of packaging stages from the plant to consumers. The primary packaging, inner packaging for each part, happens for protection after products leave the plant. The secondary packaging happens in the unit of product, ensuring cushioning packaging to protect products from movement. The final tertiary packaging is for transportation and delivery. Each stage of product packaging, however, costs a lot of money because of disposable packaging materials used in each stage including vinyl, tapes, Styrofoam, and corrugated cardboards. Discarded packaging materials also cause environmental problems. In an effort to come up with a measure to solve those problems, this study proposed a plan to minimize logistics costs with semi-permanent packaging materials to replace disposable ones including Styrofoam, vinyl, and corrugated cardboards in the stages of inner packaging, cushioning packaging, product unit-based packaging, and transportation. The study also developed a model to cut down logistics costs by reducing various packaging stages including the primary, secondary, and tertiary stage only to the secondary one through module-type products instead of the transportation- and delivery-type ones, as well as demonstrated the excellence of the study through numerical analysis.

A Study on the Design of Logistics Transportation System using Magnetic Levitation (자기부상 물류이송시스템 설계에 관한 연구)

  • Choi, Dae-Gyu;Cho, Jae-Hoon;Kim, Yong-Tae
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.129-135
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    • 2014
  • In the paper, we propose a design method for the logistics transportation system using magnetic levitation that has a good characteristics without mechanical friction, noise and dust. The proposed transportation system consists of a levitation control system and a propulsion control system. Magnetic levitation system is an electromagnetic suspension system in which electromagnet generates magnetic attractive force and the attractive force pulls the rail. We design a PID controller for the current control of electromagnets. We use linear induction motors for propulsion of the proposed logistics transportation system and adapt the space vector PWM method for the propulsion control system. The proposed transportation system using magnetic levitation is verified performances through levitation and propulsion experiments.

Empirical Study of Multimodal Transport Route Choice Model in Freight Transport between Mongolia and Korea

  • Ganbat, Enkhtsetseg;Kim, Hwan-Seong
    • Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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    • v.39 no.5
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    • pp.409-415
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    • 2015
  • According to the globalization of world economy on distribution and sales, logistics and transportation parts are playing an important role. Especially, they have to decide what is the key factor of route choice model and how to choose the right transport route in multimodal transport system. By considering the key factors in rote choice model for freight forwarders between Mongolia and Korea, this paper propose 4 main factors: Cost, Delivery time, Freight and Logistics service with 13 sub factors. The importance of factors is surveyed base on AHP through interview with freight forwarders. In results, the empirical insights about current status of Mongolian forwarders are provided with different factors between transportation modes. Expecially, the Time factor is a role factor to choose transport route for air transportation forwarders.