Title of article
Application of the Just-In-Time Approach to a Third-Generation Port
Author/Authors
Panova, Yulia Department of Logistics and Commerce - Faculty of Railway Operation and Logistics - Emperor Alexander I St. Petersburg State Transport University, Russia , Hilletofth, Per Department of Industrial Engineering and Management - School of Engineering - Jönköping University, Sweden , Panova, Arina Faculty of Applied Optics - ITMO University, Russia , Hongsheng, Xu Department of E-Commerce - Luoyang Normal University, Henan Province, China
Pages
15
From page
279
To page
293
Abstract
This paper investigates the feasibility of different logistics concepts applicable in a third-generation port (first-and-foremost, just-in-time approach for a given case). In this regard, a simulation model imitating the work of a real third-generation port was developed. Four experiments with proposed logistics solutions have been configured and evaluated in the simulation model. They differed by the size and number of shipping consignments to the port, deployed truck fleet, etc. The research shows that effective material transfers from the plant to the port can be provided, if a ‘pulling’ type of logistics system is applied instead of the traditional ‘pushing’ system. This alternative allows goods to be delivered just-in-time with the minimum labour costs and material resources.
Keywords
logistics , port generations , just-in-time concept , simulation modeling , ‘pulling’ and ‘pushing’ systems
Journal title
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Serial Year
2020
Record number
2601706
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