Freight Network Optimization (FNOT) 

This project explored the use of a variety of different transportation relationships between shippers and carriers to improve overall performance.  Specifically, working with several different retailers and manufacturers, developed an approach for determining the optimal assignment of for-hire and private fleet assets across a freight transportation network while considering the uncertainty of demand for truckloads. 

Research Publications

• Lee, Tae Whee; Po, Ronald (2007),  Optimizing the use of dedicated and contract transportation assets to maximize total system profit, MIT SCM Thesis.
• Mulqueen, Michael Jay (2006),  Creating transportation policy in a network that utilizes both contract carriers and an internally managed fleet, MIT SCM Thesis.
• Harding, Matthew (2005), Can shippers and carriers benefit from more robust transportation planning methodologies?
• Caplice, C.,  Jauffred, F., Bright, M, and Disney, M. (2011) Optimal Transportation Portfolio Management at Walmart Stores,  Project Summary 
• Lokhandwala, Ahmedali (2010), Analysis of demand variability and robustness in strategic transportation planning, MIT SCM Thesis.

Research Partners

Research Team