<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>An effective functioning of logistic chains through the use of intermodal transport inevitably necessitates elimination of potential constraints, which have a negative impact on the logistic chains implementation. The objective of the contribution is the analysis, definition as well as classification of constraints related to the logistic chains in the intermodal transport, which should enable to compare levels of constraints in different alternatives of the logistic chain implementation. Based on the comparison of the restriction levels, it is possible to select a more convenient way of the logistic chain implementation. The defined relevant constraints are assessed using scientific methods. These identified constraints have formed the basis for establishing a methodology, which enables to determine weights of constraints as well as to compare their levels on the basis of specific needs of entities.</p></abstract>

An effective functioning of logistic chains through the use of intermodal transport inevitably necessitates elimination of potential constraints, which have a negative impact on the logistic chains implementation. The objective of the contribution is the analysis, definition as well as classification of constraints related to the logistic chains in the intermodal transport, which should enable to compare levels of constraints in different alternatives of the logistic chain implementation. Based on the comparison of the restriction levels, it is possible to select a more convenient way of the logistic chain implementation. The defined relevant constraints are assessed using scientific methods. These identified constraints have formed the basis for establishing a methodology, which enables to determine weights of constraints as well as to compare their levels on the basis of specific needs of entities.

Identification of Restricting Criteria for Comprehensive Assessment of Logistics Chains in Intermodal Transport

Institute of Management and Information Technology

LOGI – Scientific Journal on Transport and Logistics

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An effective functioning of logistic chains through the use of intermodal transport inevitably necessitates elimination of potential constraints, which have a...

Identification of Restricting Criteria for Comprehensive Assessment of Logistics Chains in Intermodal Transport

Published Online: Dec 14, 2018

Page range: 18 - 27

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/logi-2018-0015

Keywords
Logistics chain, intermodal transport, constraints, effectiveness

© 2018 Stefan Kudlac et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Identification of Restricting Criteria for Comprehensive Assessment of Logistics Chains in Intermodal Transport

Published Online: Dec 14, 2018

Page range: 18 - 27

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/logi-2018-0015

KeywordsLogistics chain, intermodal transport, constraints, effectiveness

© 2018 Stefan Kudlac et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Logistics chain, intermodal transport, constraints, effectiveness