This paper obtains the optimal routings for intermodal containerized transport from Canada to Mexico. Such traffic is being stimulated by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), but the cost and lead times of feasible routes are not well known. We summarize the links and routes to...

Discussions of supply chain management (SCM) techniques have focused on large manufacturers and retailers. Smaller firms are part of a larger supply chain(s), and also experience market uncertainties and difficulties in maintaining efficient material and information flow. This paper reports on a...

Much has been written on the disadvantages of the Canadian system for grain transportation and handling. Although some high capacity elevators exits, there are many small elevators located on little-used branch lines. It has been difficult politically to rationalize branch lines and elevators....