The Application of Lean Enterprise to Improve Seaport Operations

The Application of Lean Enterprise to Improve Seaport Operations

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....

Effectively Using QRFM to Model Truck Trips in a Medium-Sized Urban Community

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...

Simulation of an Intermodal Container Center Served by Air, Rail and Truck

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...

Resources to Minimize Disruption Caused by Increased Security Inspection of Containers at an Intermodal Terminal: Application on Simulation

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...