Abstract
Using a number of public data sources, we compare distribution networks in the continental U.S. across several industry sectors. We gather data on, and/or compute from base-level data, a number of independent variables that we use as inputs to a cost function for each DC in each industry data set. This cost function serves as an important means of analyzing the variance in the input data and cost data. We present insights regarding differences in distribution strategies across industries.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - Oct 14 2012 |
| Event | INFORMS Annual Meeting - Phoenix, AZ Duration: Oct 14 2012 → … |
Conference
| Conference | INFORMS Annual Meeting |
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| Period | 10/14/12 → … |
Keywords
- Cost function
- Data sources
- Distribution networks
- Function-based empirical analysis
DC Disciplines
- Business