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% Complete. Next Generation Distribution System Michelin North America Research Team: Bill Ferrell (PI), Priya Devapriya, Mark McElreath. 0%. 100%.

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  1. % Complete Next Generation Distribution SystemMichelin North AmericaResearch Team: Bill Ferrell (PI), Priya Devapriya, Mark McElreath 0% 100% We are investigating mode selection and load consolidation as a way to reduce transportation costs for frequent deliveries from a DC to customers. • Broader Applicability • Any warehouse or DC with frequent shipments to • geographically dispersed customers • Multiple modes like TL, LTL and parcel all in use • Cost reduction opportunity by consolidating loads Problem context • Important/Expected Results • Excel based tool • Can be used by warehouse/DC manager • Business and project objectives • Demonstrable cost savings in transportation • Must be feasible so include all customer and carrier constraints University Logo Project #

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