Thesis/Capstone
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Authored by
Saiqi Liu
Advisor(s): Chris Caplice
Topic(s) Covered:
  • Case Study
  • Metrics
  • Transportation
Abstract

This thesis discusses the tradeoff between transportation cost and the level of service in cold chain transportation. Regression models are built to quantify the additional cost of superior quality cold chain for both the shipper and its carriers, and analyze the relationship between such cost and customer service level. No correlation is found between transportation cost and the level of service in cold chain transportation. Therefore carriers with best cold chain management don’t necessarily charge the highest.

Author: Saiqi Liu
Advisor: Chris Caplice

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