An event‐based approach to modelling intermodal freight systems
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
ISSN: 0960-0035
Article publication date: 1 August 1996
Abstract
Global sourcing, just‐in‐time inventory control and the growth of the global marketplace have made intermodal transport an increasingly important aspect of distribution and logistics. Discusses intermodal system modelling from the perspective of intermodalism as an integrated transport service rather than as a technology. Reviews current modelling paradigms and implementations and proposes an innovative approach based on the abstract concept of logistical events and treating intermodalism as a sequence of linked events. Addresses some of the technical issues involved in embedding the proposed framework in a traditional network model.
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Citation
D’Este, G. (1996), "An event‐based approach to modelling intermodal freight systems", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 26 No. 6, pp. 4-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600039610145899
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1996, MCB UP Limited