Los Angeles EDDS Site Transportation Cost Analysis for the Pooling Phase July-December 1989

Abstract

The Los Angeles Enhanced DLA Distribution System (EDDS) Site Pooling Study is an analysis of the cost effectiveness of the Los Angeles EDDS site in comparison with direct shipment to the customer. Pooling is defined as the consolidation of truckload shipments from the depots into large less-than- truckload or truckload lots for transshipment to the customer. Comparison of the cost of EDDS pooling at Los Angeles with the potential cost of direct shipment to the customer showed that during the second 6 months of operations, the Los Angeles EDDS site has absorbed a loss of approximately $82,000. Analysis showed that although shipments are being consolidated at a higher rate than the first 6 months, outbound shipment rates from the Los Angeles EDDS site are still too high. Several scenarios are presented and their respective costs calculated to demonstrate under what conditions the EDDS concept can generate savings at the Los Angeles EDDS site.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA230642

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