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Optimization Modeling in Acquisitions: A Case Study from the Motor Carrier Industry
Author(s) -
Bhadury Joyendu,
Khurana S.,
Peng H.S.,
Zong Helen
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of supply chain management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.75
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1745-493X
pISSN - 1523-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-493x.2006.00021.x
Subject(s) - motor carrier , business , conceptual model , asset (computer security) , transportation planning , computer science , transport engineering , engineering , truck , computer security , database , aerospace engineering
SUMMARY This paper develops a comprehensive methodology to optimize the planning of acquiring motor carriers in transportation companies. A conceptual framework describing the nature of the asset acquisition planning problem is posited, followed by the detailed development of a network flows–based optimization model. A study is undertaken at a Canadian transportation company that examines current acquisition planning for heavy trucking equipment. This is followed by a discussion of findings, managerial implications and directions for future research.