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The Transportation Size and the Location of Distribution Centers in a Distribution System (물류시스템에서 수송크기와 물류센터의 위치)

  • Chang, Suk-Hwa
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.12-19
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    • 2007
  • This paper is to determine the transportation size and the location of distribution centers to minimize logistics cost in a distribution system where products are transported from the distribution centers to the retailers. Logistics cost consists of the fixed cost of distribution centers, the transportation cost from the distribution centers to the retailers and the inventory holding cost in the retailers. The logistics cost is affected by the transportation size and the location of distribution centers. The transportation size affects transportation cost and inventory holding cost. The location of distribution centers affects the transportation cost. A mathematical model is formulated and the algorithm is developed. A numerical example is shown to explain the problem.

A Model of Dynamic Transportation Planning of the Distribution System Using Genetic Algorithm (유전 알고리듬을 이용한 물류시스템의 동적 수송계획 모형)

  • Chang Suk-Hwa
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.27 no.2
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    • pp.102-113
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    • 2004
  • This paper addresses the transportation planning that is based on genetic algorithm for determining transportation time and transportation amount of minimizing cost of distribution system. The vehicle routing of minimizing the transportation distance of vehicle is determined. A distribution system is consisted of a distribution center and many retailers. The model is assumed that the time horizon is discrete and finite, and the demand of retailers is dynamic and deterministic. Products are transported from distribution center to retailers according to transportation planning. Cost factors are the transportation cost and the inventory cost, which transportation cost is proportional to transportation distance of vehicle when products are transported from distribution center to retailers, and inventory cost is proportional to inventory amounts of retailers. Transportation time to retailers is represented as a genetic string. The encoding of the solutions into binary strings is presented, as well as the genetic operators used by the algorithm. A mathematical model is developed. Genetic algorithm procedure is suggested, and a illustrative example is shown to explain the procedure.

Life Cycle Cost Comparative Analysis for Main Conversion System in 8200 Series Electric Locomotive (8200호대 전기기관차 주변환장치 LCC 비교 분석)

  • Kim, Wan-il;Chang, Yoon-Woo;Kim, Dong-Man;Kim, Jae-Moon
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.67 no.12
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    • pp.1717-1722
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    • 2018
  • Parts and units of 8200 series electric locomotive are aging, but and source technology is not secured. As a results, maintenance costs are increasing steadily due to using expensive substitute parts. Therefore, various studies have been conducted to reduce maintenance costs. In this paper, the life cycle cost(LCC) of the developed and conventional products were compared and analyzed about main conversion system in 8200 Series electric locomotive. As a result of analysis, the material cost was the highest in the conventional product among the various item costs. On the other hand, it is confirmed that preventive cost was the highest among the costs about the developed product.

Determination of the Transportation Cycle Time and the Vehicle Size in a Distribution System (물류시스템에서 수송주기와 차량크기의 결정)

  • Chang Suk-Hwa
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.23-32
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    • 2004
  • This paper addresses a model for the transportation planning that determines the transportation cycle time and the vehicle size to minimize the cost in a distribution system. The vehicle routing to minimize the transportation distance of the vehicles is also determined. A distribution system is consisted of a distribution center and many retailers. Products are transported from distribution center to retailers according to transportation planning. A model is assumed that the time horizon is continuous and infinite, and the demand of retailers is constant and deterministic. Cost factors are the transportation cost and the inventory cost, which the transportation cost is proportional to the transportation distance of vehicle when products are transported from distribution center to retailers, and the inventory cost is proportional to inventory amounts of retailers. A transportation cycle time and a vehicle size are selected among respective finite alternatives. The problem is analyzed, and a illustrative example is shown.

Analysis of Applicability in the Public Transportation System considering the Cost-volume Supply Curve of New Transit System Bi-Modal Tram (녹색 신교통 시스템 바이모달트램의 비용-수요 공급곡선을 고려한 도시 대중교통체계 적용 특성 분석)

  • Kim, Hong-Seok;Kim, Ryang-Gyun;Ham, Jae-Hyun;Jeon, Jae-Cheong;Yoon, Hee-Taek
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2010.06a
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    • pp.2303-2308
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    • 2010
  • We studied the cost-volume supply characteristic of public transportation systems focused on Bi-modal Tram in the main cities to analyze the applicability and status for the new transit system Bi-modal Tram as public transportation system. The operation cost considering the characteristic of vehicle, facilities, operation and average cost for respective public transportation system and the time cost considering the travel and transfer time are defined to the social cost, and the cost-volume supply curve is based on this social cost. The cost-volume supply characteristic between public transportation modes in the city is determined on the basis of cost-volume supply curve. Through the comparison between cost-volume supply characteristic of main transportation systems, it is analyzed about the relation between public transportation systems in the city and the characteristic for proper service provision. The application of Bi-modal Tram in the city is concluded that it is effective to reduce the social cost on the existing public transportation system.

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A Study on the Life Cycle Cost Evaluation of the Conventional Auxiliary Power Unit for 8200 Series Electric Locomotive (8200호대 전기기관차용 기존품 보조전원장치의 수명주기비용 평가에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Kye-Seung;Kim, Wan-il;Kim, Jae-Moon
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.67 no.2
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    • pp.331-336
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    • 2018
  • In this paper, the life cycle cost of the auxiliary power unit in the conventional 8200 series electric locomotive is evaluated and an effective life cycle cost reduction method is sought. For this, a life cycle cost evaluation model was proposed using IEC 60300-3-3 standard. As a result of analysis, material cost which accounted for a large percentage of preventive maintenance cost, accounted for 64% of total cost, and breakdown maintenance cost was as high as 27%. Except for the cost of preventive maintenance, the breakdown maintenance cost ratio was the highest. In order to reduce the LCC of the auxiliary power unit(APU) of the 8200 series in the future, it is necessary to reduce the material cost in case of development and to secure the high reliability according to the parts manufacturing so as to minimize the maintenance cost.

A Comparative Analysis of Operating Costs of Teleconferencing and Alternative Transportation Modes (화상회의와 교통체계 이용시 비용분석에 관한 연구)

  • 원제무;손기복
    • Journal of Korean Society of Transportation
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.45-62
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    • 1993
  • The major objective of this study is to analyze the differences between operating costs of teleconferencing and alternative transportation modes for the conference in major compaines. Alternative transportation modes include road, rail, and air transportation mode. A case study is conducted using the data gathered for Pohang Steel Coperations. The main results are: (1) the operating cost of the teleconferencing is cheaper than operating cost of transportation modes when the number of teleconferencing are over 12 frequencs, and the number of person are over 15. Results reveal that teleconferencing turns out to be effective means of conference. (2) the amount of differences of operating costs on teleconsferencing and transportation modes gets higher according to the time elapsed. In particular, when teleconferencing cost is compared to operating cost of road transportation, it is found that the cost saving of 2.75 billion won in year 2001 can be realized.

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Performances of Heuristic Algorithms for Consolidated Transportation with Weight and Volume Constraints

  • Rim, Suk-Chul;Kim, Nae-Heon;Youngjin Yoo
    • Proceedings of the Korea Society for Simulation Conference
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    • 2001.10a
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    • pp.63-67
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    • 2001
  • Since the transportation cost takes about two thirds of the logistics cost of Korean firms, significant reduction of business logistics cost can hardly be achieved without effectively reducing the transportation cost. Although consolidated transportation has been regarded as the most promising strategy for reducing the transportation cost, it has not been successful in practice. In this paper we consider a consolidated transportation for the factories located in a limited area such as industrial complexes, where loads of various volume and weight are consolidated. We want to group the loads to assign to a truck of various size such that the total transportation cost is minimized, while the maximum volume constraint and weight constraint of each truck are satisfied. We suggest four heuristic algorithms to efficiently determine the groups of loads; and conduct a computer simulation to evaluate the performances of the algorithms.

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Modeling and Analysis of Consolidated Transportation Between Industrial Complexes (산업단지간 공동수송모형과 효과분석)

  • Rim, Suk-Chul;Kim, Sung-Bong;Kim, Nae-Heon
    • Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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    • v.27 no.2
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    • pp.150-157
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    • 2001
  • Since the transportation cost takes two thirds of the logistics cost of Korean firms, significant reduction of business logistics cost can hardly be achieved without effective reduction of the transportation cost. Although consolidated transportation has been regarded as the most promising strategy for reducing the transportation cost, it has not been successful in practice. In this paper, we propose a consolidated transportation model for firms located in industrial complexes, present a heuristic algorithm to operate the system, and analyze the expected cost reduction.

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Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Main Conversion System in 8200 Series Electric Locomotive (8200호대 전기기관차 주변환장치 LCC 분석)

  • Kim, Wan-il;Lee, Kye-Seung;Choi, Jong-Rok;Kim, Jae-Moon
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.66 no.12
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    • pp.1830-1835
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    • 2017
  • 8200 Series Electric Locomotives are mostly imported from overseas due to aging and uncertainty of source technology, and it's the maintenance cost is increasing. We are analyzed life cycle costs based on international standards such as IEC 60300-3-3 and IEC62278. The main conversion system of the 8200 series electric locomotive is closely related to vehicle operation and is one of the subsystems requiring frequent maintenance. In this paper, the life cycle cost of the main conversion unit in 8200 series electric locomotive is analyzed based on the maintenance manual. As a result of analysis, maintenance cost of GTO module and control device is relatively high, and it is confirmed that the cost increases according to the useful life.