Unitization Module Influence on Materials Handling Costs. Volume IV. Effectiveness and Cost Curves. Part 2.

Abstract

Serious consideration is being given within the DOD to the development of logistics systems based on the intermodal flow of cargo in standard containers. A key element in the selection of a suitable standard container is the quantification of the relative effects on cargo transfer costs and materials handling equipment requirements. The basic objective of this study is to provide an analytical investigation of the effect of alternative unitization modules on cargo transfer costs and handling equipment requirements at the interfaces between delivery aircraft and receiving surface or air vehicles. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0731543

Entities

People

  • A. J. Hawkins
  • Allen N. Jones
  • N. B. Helmes

Organizations

  • Douglas

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Containers
  • Materials
  • Materials Handling
  • Materials Handling Equipment
  • Standards
  • Vehicle Equipment
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.