Cost and Delivery Time Implications of Freight Consolidation and Warehousing Strategies

Abstract

Freight consolidation across time and customers, use of warehouses, and direct LTL distribution systems are compared on distribution costs and delivery times for selected product characteristics and demand patterns. The results can assist managers in determining whether using freight consolidation is a viable alternative to direct shipments from plants or warehouses.

Citation

Cooper, M. (1984), "Cost and Delivery Time Implications of Freight Consolidation and Warehousing Strategies", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management, Vol. 14 No. 6, pp. 47-67. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb014596