How To Implement a Simple Routing System,

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Abstract:

This report explains how to implement a simple but effective routing system that will quickly determine 1 which locations should be visited by which delivery vehicles, and 2 in what sequence each vehicle should visit its assigned locations. The system uses only a map and two card files. It is easy to maintain and requires no additional clerical effort. The system is being used successfully by a large delivery organization in Atlanta.

Author(s):
Bartholdi, John J., Iii ; Platzman, Loren K. ; Collins, R. Lee ; Warden, William H., Iii
Author Organization(s):
GEORGIA INST OF TECH ATLANTA PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION RESEARCH CENTER
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PDRC-83-04
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-83-K-0147
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*DELIVERY, *MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, *ROUTING, *SHIPPING, FILES(RECORDS), POSITION(LOCATION), CARGO VEHICLES, TRANSPORTATION, REGIONS, SEQUENCES, MAPS, CARDS, CARGO HANDLING, SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management
Report Date:
1983 Apr 01