Analysis of Postal Traffic as the Basis for Redesigning Postal Network

  • Milica Gašpert
  • Ruža Miletić
  • Ivan Bošnjak
Keywords: postal items, postal-item flows, redesigning postal network, postal items sorting centre, transport capacities

Abstract

Analysis of the traffic flows of postal items is an impmtantprerequisite in improving the technology and/or redesigningpostal network.The basic modelling sequence is to optimise the traffic(postal) network structure for the identified traffic demand andthe determined traffic flow matrix, respecting relevant requirementsand limitations.The paper provides elements of a general approach to solvingthe problem and develops a concrete traffic matrix with thedata on postal-item flows. Elements are indicated for redesigningof postal network, which include the positioning of nodesequipped by systems of automatic handling of postal items.

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How to Cite
1.
Gašpert M, Miletić R, Bošnjak I. Analysis of Postal Traffic as the Basis for Redesigning Postal Network. Promet [Internet]. 1 [cited 2024Dec.5];12(4):201-6. Available from: https://traffic.fpz.hr/index.php/PROMTT/article/view/1103
Issue
Vol 12 No 4 (2000)
Section
Older issues

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