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- Title
An Integrated Decision Methodology for Designing and Operating an Air-Express Courier's Distribution Network.
- Authors
Leung, Lawrence C.; Waiman Cheung
- Abstract
DHL, an international air-express courier, has been operating Hong Kong for many years. In 1998, the new international airport located at a site considerably distant from the old location opened in Hong Kong(HK). Other airport-related infrastructure facilities have also been developed or are being developed, resulting in major changes in transport structure as well as shift in customer demand. In this paper a multiyear distribution network is designed for DHL(HK) using an integrated network design methodology, which consists of a macro model and model. The macro model, a mixed 0-1 LP, determines in an manner the least-cost distribution network. The micro according to its service coverage and service reliability. We also illustrate how coverage reliability. We also illustrate how coverage and reliability can be via integrated use of the two model. Extensive discussion on relevant and operational issues of an air-express courier are included. The methodology has successfully implemented at DHL(HK). It has been used to design the network, to test strategic decision, and to update the network.
- Subjects
HONG Kong (China); DHL International GmbH; AIR courier service; EXPRESS service (Delivery of goods); AIRPORTS; DISTRIBUTION planning
- Publication
Decision Sciences, 2000, Vol 31, Issue 1, p105
- ISSN
0011-7315
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1540-5915.2000.tb00926.x