Journal article
Freight Gateway Consolidation for Purolator International Using Integer Programming
Abstract
This research reviews the northbound transportation network of a major Canadian courier, aiming to streamline U.S. transshipment operations. An integer programming model was developed to optimize gateway locations in the U.S. for cost-effective customer assignment and optimal truck routing to Canada. Four actionable recommendations from the model were implemented, resulting in annual cost savings surpassing USD 1.2 million, significantly …
Authors
Mansouri B; Abdallah R; Tamvada S; Hassini E; Bellino B; Khelil K
Journal
Interfaces, Vol. 55, No. 3, pp. 263–278
Publisher
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
Publication Date
5 2025
DOI
10.1287/inte.2023.0069
ISSN
2179-0027