by Karen | Jun 1, 2009 | Center & Office Research, Dr. Gregory A. Harris, P.E., Dr. Michael D. Anderson, P.E., Dr. Phillip A. Farrington, Freight, Logistics, & Transportation, Lauren Jennings Neppel, Michael Spayd, Report
The purpose the project Establishing Performance Measures For Alabama’s Transportation System was to research current transportation system metrics and develop a set a performance measures appropriate for establishing the level of performance for Alabama’s multimodal... by Karen | May 1, 2009 | Center & Office Research, Dr. Gregory A. Harris, P.E., Dr. Michael D. Anderson, P.E., Freight, Logistics, & Transportation, Information Types, Report
Modeling of the statewide transportation system is an important element in understanding issues and programming of funds to thwart potential congestion. As Alabama grows its manufacturing economy, the number of heavy vehicles traversing its highways will continue to... 
by Karen | Mar 10, 2009 | Anthony Holden, ATN Research, Freight, Logistics, & Transportation, Lauren Jennings Neppel, Michael Spayd, Nicholas Loyd, Presented, Publication, Report, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Research Board Annual Conference
This paper discusses the implementation of Lean Enterprise management, principles, and tools in seaport operations. The paper begins by providing an overview of the necessary management training, strategy, and structure necessary for a successful lean implementation.... by Karen | Mar 1, 2009 | Center & Office Research, Dr. Gregory A. Harris, P.E., Dr. Michael D. Anderson, P.E., Freight, Logistics, & Transportation, Presentation
This paper analyses the effectiveness of applying the Quick Response Freight Manual (QRFM) to model freight transportation. Typically, freight transportation is indirectly modeled or as an after-thought. Increasing freight volumes, coupled with cost saving... by Karen | Jan 1, 2009 | Center & Office Research, Dr. Bernard Schroer, Dr. Gregory A. Harris, P.E., Dr. Michael D. Anderson, P.E., Dr. William Killingsworth, Freight, Logistics, & Transportation, Prof Dietmar Moeller, Publication
This paper presents a simulation model to evaluate the operations of the container facility at the International Intermodal Center in Huntsville, AL. The simulation was used to determine if throughput can satisfy anticipated demand and if sufficient resources are... by Karen | Jan 1, 2009 | Center & Office Research, Dr. Bernard Schroer, Dr. Gregory A. Harris, P.E., Freight, Logistics, & Transportation, Presentation, Presented, Prof Dietmar Moeller, Publication, Transportation Research Board Annual Conference
This paper presents the application of simulation to determine the inspection resources needed to minimize disruption resulting from increased security inspection of containers at an intermodal terminal. The initial simulation run intentionally started with a large...