SIMULATING THE TRANSPORT OF COAL ACROSS CANADA - STRATEGIC ROUTE PLANNING

被引：8

作者：

ASH, L

WATERS, CDJ

机构：

[1] UNIV CALGARY,FAC MANAGEMENT,2500 UNIV DR N W,CALGARY T2N 1N4,ALBERTA,CANADA

[2] TRIMAC CONSULTING SERV,CALGARY,ALBERTA,CANADA

来源：

JOURNAL OF THE OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY | 1991年 / 42卷 / 03期

关键词：

TRANSPORT; STRATEGIC PLANNING; SIMULATION; COAL;

D O I：

10.1038/sj/jors/0420301

中图分类号：

C93 [管理学];

学科分类号：

12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;

摘要：

This paper describes the strategic problem of moving coal from mines in the west of Canada to power stations 3000 km away in the east. The western coal industry has a number of opportunities for expansion, but these depend on its ability to remain competitive. Transport accounts for over 60% of final selling price, so it is particularly important that this is organized efficiently. A simulation model was built to evaluate alternative routes across Canada. Many organizations are involved in this movement, so the model provides a range of information. This requires a substantial database to describe all aspects of operations. The information supplied by the model can help in making strategic decisions in a number of areas.

引用

页码：195 / 203

页数：9