Transportation Cost Analysis for RFCC Vendor Consolidation, Chicago, Illinois

Abstract

This report documents the results of a transportation cost analysis of vendor freight consolidation at the Chicago, IL, Regional Freight Consolidation Center (RFCC) contractor operated facility for the 6-month period ending 30 September 1990. The study is the result of a request from the Defense Logistics Agency's Directorate of Supply Operations, Transportation Division, RFCC Program Office and is part of the continuing analysis of RFCC implementation and operation. Our analysis showed that during the 6 months of operation reviewed, vendor consolidation at Chicago, IL, saved approximately $359,350 in transportation expenditures. Based on observed trends in the RFCC data for Chicago,IIL, transportation savings are expected to continue.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA235222

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  • Carles F. Myers Ii

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  • Defense Logistics Agency

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