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Source: adapted from McKinnon, A. "The Effects of Transport Investment on Logistical Efficiency", Logistics Research Centre, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK. Total Logistics Costs Tradeoff Total logistics costs consider the whole range of costs associated with logistics, which includes transport and warehousing costs, but also inventory carrying, administration and order processing costs. Administration and order processing costs are relative to the total volume being handled. However, for the same volume being handled transport and warehousing costs will vary according to the distribution strategies being adopted. The above graph portrays a simple relationship between total logistics costs and two important cost components; transport and warehousing. Based upon the growth in the shipment size (economies of scale) or the number of warehouses (lower distances) a balancing act takes place between transport costs and warehousing (inventory carrying) costs. There is a cutting point representing the lowest total logistics costs, implying an optimal shipment size or number of warehouses for a a specific freight distribution system. Finding such a balance is a common goal in logistical operations and will depend on numerous factors such as if the good is perishable, the required lead time and the market density. Home | Contents | Media | Glossary | Links | About | Contact | Purchase Copyright © 1998-2013, Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Dept. of Global Studies & Geography , Hofstra University, New York, USA. This material (including graphics) cannot be copied or redistributed, in whole or in part, in ANY FORM (printed or electronic) and on ANY MEDIA. For specific uses permission MUST be requested and the material must be cited.
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THE GEOGRAPHY OF TRANSPORT SYSTEMS • • • • • • • Home Contents Media Glossary links About
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Source: adapted from McKinnon, A. "The Effects of Transport Investment on Logistical Efficiency", Logistics Research Centre, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK. Total Logistics Costs Tradeoff Total logistics costs consider the whole range of costs associated with logistics, which includes transport and warehousing costs, but also inventory carrying, administration and order processing costs. Administration and order processing costs are relative to the total volume being handled. However, for the same volume being handled transport and warehousing costs will vary according to the distribution strategies being adopted. The above graph portrays a simple relationship between total logistics costs and two important cost components; transport and warehousing. Based upon the growth in the shipment size (economies of scale) or the number of warehouses (lower distances) a balancing act takes place between transport costs and warehousing (inventory carrying) costs. There is a cutting point representing the lowest total logistics costs, implying an optimal shipment size or number of warehouses for a a specific freight distribution system. Finding such a balance is a common goal in logistical operations and will depend on numerous factors such as if the good is perishable, the required lead time and the market density. Home | Contents | Media | Glossary | Links | About | Contact | Purchase Copyright © 1998-2013, Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Dept. of Global Studies & Geography , Hofstra University, New York, USA. This material (including graphics) cannot be copied or redistributed, in whole or in part, in ANY FORM (printed or electronic) and on ANY MEDIA. For specific uses permission MUST be requested and the material must be cited.
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Links: | About | Contact | Purchase Copyright © 1998-2013, Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Dept. of Global Studies & Geography , Hofstra University, New York, USA. This material (including graphics) cannot be copied or redistributed, in whole or in part, in ANY FORM (printed or electronic) and on ANY MEDIA. For specific uses permission MUST be requested and the material must be cited. http://people.hofstra.edu/geotrans/eng/ch5en/conc5en/tlc.html 7/17/2013