Present supply chain networks operate unsustainably economically, environmentally, and socially. Prior research in hyperconnected networks highlights solutions for many of these issues by creating a multi-tiered network of regional, local, and gateway hubs to connect sets of origin-destination pairs. These networks enh...
The evolving retail landscape, marked by rising production costs and resource constraints, necessitates the integration of supply chain considerations into assortment planning decisions. Traditionally driven by marketing, these decisions are intricately linked with operational aspects such as procurement, production, a...
W. Klibi, Benoît Montreuil· IISE Annual Conference &...· 0 citations
The less-than-truckload (LTL) industry plays a vital role in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of logistics systems, as LTL shipments offer greater consolidation opportunities than full-truckload shipments. Despite of this flexibility, the average cost of LTL shipments remains considerably higher due to less...
Tian-Kuo Zhang, Jih-Ye Jung, Paria Nourmohammadi et al.· 0 citations
Many less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers operate independently, retaining control over their fleets, networks, and limited hub facilities, shaping the LTL industry into a myriad of small carriers with low interconnectivity. This solo practice often leads to inefficiency and unsustainability: trucks often less than 60%...
