Defense Logistics Agency Freight Terminal Modernization Cost Benefit Analysis

Abstract

This report details the costs and benefits of modernizing the freight terminals at the six Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) depots. The current designs are not adequate to handle additional demands of unitization and increased throughput. The results of this study indicate that several alternatives are feasible and cost effective. The study also describes in precise detail the resources required to implement each alternative. Finally, the analysis shows that an investment in large scale material handling equipment would be the best course of action for DLA. Implementing this alternative would provide DLA with the ability to meet all processing goals and afford an opportunity to experience considerable transportation savings. Freight, Terminal, Cost, Benefit, EDDS, Enhanced DLA distribution system, Materials handling equipment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA220217

Entities

People

  • Charles F. Myers
  • Henry J. Kostanski

Organizations

  • Defense Logistics Agency

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Cargo
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Costs
  • Economic Analysis
  • Investments
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Materials Handling
  • Materials Handling Equipment
  • New York
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Terminals
  • Transportation

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.