Transportation Cost Analysis for EDDS Vendor Consolidation - Chicago, Illinois

Abstract

This is a transportation cost analysis of vendor freight at the Chicago, IL, Enhanced Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution System (EDDS) contractor operated facility for the 11-month period ending 31 March 1990. The study is part of the continuing analysis of the EDDS implementation and operation. Analysis showed that during the first 11 months of operation, vendor consolidation at Chicago, IL. saved approximately $151,630 in transportation expenditures. This figure includes loses incurred during the initial start-up period. During the last 5 months of operation transportation savings were estimated to be $170,282. Based on observed trends in EDDS data for Chicago, IL, transportation savings expected to continue. Keywords: Transportation, Vendor, Consolidation, Cost analysis.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225946

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