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Review Article : Applications of Operational Research to the Transportation Problems in Developing Countries: A Review

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    (International Management Institute, New Delhi)

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The objective of this study is to evaluate the current literature on the use of Operational Research (OR) in solving the transportation problems in the developing countries. The review is a result of several months of searching through a wide range of journals and publications. The studies are classified into three broad groups: (a) Planning and Evaluation; (b) Distribution and Location; and (c) Scheduling and Routing. Finally, a research agenda for the future in this important area is outlined.

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  • S. Datta, 2000. "Review Article : Applications of Operational Research to the Transportation Problems in Developing Countries: A Review," Global Business Review, International Management Institute, vol. 1(1), pages 113-132, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:globus:v:1:y:2000:i:1:p:113-132
    DOI: 10.1177/097215090000100108
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