[sustran] Strategic Logistics Management in Urban Public Transport

[Wayne Duff-Riddell]

Hello


STRATEGIC LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT IN URBAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT


I am a post-graduate student at the University of Stellenbosch where I am studying towards a 
master's degree in transportation engineering.  My thesis topic is "Strategic Logistics Management 
in Urban Public Transport," which I believe to be topical, given the current DOT policies and recent 
events in South Africa and around the world for that matter.

The basic tenets of the thesis are presented in the attached outline.  The eventual aim is to produce a 
model, either stand-alone, or alternatively, structured to bring together many other models, such as 
VIPS, Crewplan, COBA and others.  The objective of the model is to support the optimal planning 
and operation of a public transport system, measured against a broad set of criteria, along the lines 
of a goal-programming model.

At this stage, I am still trying to establish whether such a model exists and if so where and how 
effective is it.  I would be grateful if you could let me know if such a model or general practice has 
come to your attention.

I would be happy to provide any additional information and would gratefully accept any 
suggestions and criticism of the attached outline.

Thank you for your assistance.

Yours faithfully


Wayne Duff-Riddell 

Wayne Duff-Riddell
University of Stellenbosch
Tel: +27 21 8084647
Fax: +27 21 8084361
E-Mail: driddell at firga.sun.ac.za