Reduce Delivery Costs Research Articles

A Computerized Vehicle Routing Application

This paper describes a Management Science project at E. I. Du Pont, Inc., which utilized state-of-the-art computerized vehicle routing methods to reduce delivery costs for a major product by over 15%. The problem involved the assignment of over 1,500 customers to about 50 routes. The project illustrates him an Operations Research consulting team, working closely with line management can install a decision support system that provides major benefits.

Energy and Cost Considerations in the Distribution of Bulk Dairy Feed in the Northeast

The energy crisis has awakened interest in delivery systems, efficient fuel utilization, and alternatives for reducing delivery costs. Inquiries into the potential for energy and cost savings that exist within our economy are of immediate concern.

Modern Methods for Local Delivery Route Design

Improving the design of routes and thereby reducing delivery costs is a major marketing problem. Here is a practical case study in which hundreds of trucks and thousands of customers were involved, and with interesting results.