Metla Project 3331

Logistical models and applications in wood procurement

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Duration: 2002-2004   Keywords: logistics, simulation, terminals, wood procurement , wood trade

Objectives

The project analysed and developed key functions of wood procurement related to purchase of wood, terminal phases of wood transports and arrangements of trucking. The aim is to find models for operations, which enable decrease of logistical costs related to long distance transportation of wood without worsening the economics of transport entrepeneurs.

Project leader: Asikainen, Antti
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Joensuu Research Unit, PL 68, FI-80101 JOENSUU, FINLAND
Phone: +358 10 211 3250 Telefax: +358 10 211 3251
E-mail: antti.asikainen@metla.fi

Other researchers: Ala-Fossi, Antti, JO (2003-05), Heikkilä, Jani, VA (2004-05), Jylhä, Paula, KA (2004-05), Karjalainen, Timo, JO (2004), Laitila, Juha, JO (2001-05), Leinonen, Timo, JO (2002), Liiri, Harri, JO (2002,2004-05), Lindblad, Jari, JO (2004-05), Palander, Teijo (2002), Pasanen, Karri, JO (2003-05), Pulkkinen, Päivi (2004), Röser, Dominik, JO (2003-05), Sikanen, Lauri, JO (2002-05), Siren, Matti, VA (2004-05), Tahvanainen, Timo, JO (2004-05), Välkky, Elina, JO (2002), Väätäinen, Kari, JO (2002-05)


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