Analyzing and Modeling Performances of Supply Chains Served by Air Cargo Carrier Networks
The International Air Cargo Industry
ISBN: 978-1-83909-212-1, eISBN: 978-1-83909-211-4
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Abstract
Supply chains deliver goods and services between shippers and receivers, covering collection, transportation, distribution as well as their handling and storage in between. In particular, transportation services are carried out by different transport modes. In some modern supply chains, different categories of air cargo carriers – combinations, freighter-only, and/or integrators – provide critical transport services.
This chapter develops a methodology for estimating the performance of supply chains served by an air cargo carrier network. The methodology is based on indicators of infrastructure use, technical/technological level, operational factors, economic factors, and environmental performance. This proposed methodology is applied to estimate performance of supply chains served by an integrated air cargo carrier – FedEx Express – operating a single hub in the US domestic air network. Results indicate that the methodology may be useful for estimation of overall supply chain performance under the condition that relevant data are available.
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Citation
Janić, M. (2022), "Analyzing and Modeling Performances of Supply Chains Served by Air Cargo Carrier Networks", Nolan, J. and Peoples, J. (Ed.) The International Air Cargo Industry (Advances in Airline Economics, Vol. 9), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 35-82. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2212-160920220000009003
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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