This student field study focused on identifying the salient transportation‐related components in greenhouse gas production, then constructing a data model and repeatable methodology for calculating emission levels.  The model was used to provide specific recommendations for reducing the overall carbon footprint. Details

This study finds that the emerging best practice for quantifying greenhouse gas emissions associated with supply chain activities is to add emissions parameters to exiting supply chain software.  This enables companies to operate with a single, integrated framework that captures all relevant dimensions of the performance of their supply chain activities. Detailed parameters needed to capture emissions data for transportation activities are currently available from organizations such as Smartway; other non-profit sources data needed for other supply chain activities are expected in the future. Details

This research highlights innovative logistics best practices that can improve material, information, and financial flows in emerging economies. Research partner: Riders for Health. Details

This field study involved development of a model for fixed and variable logistics costs for a major retailer. While annual budgeting was based on steady-state volume assumptions, actual volumes varied significantly by season, resulting in difficulty in evaluating performance throughout the year. The model allowed executive management to better understand the impact of volume fluctuations and which costs were within their sphere of influence.