Simulation of unit loading device inventory in airline operations

  • Authors:

  • Chatabush Roongrat;Jay Rosenberger;Brian Huff

  • Affiliations:

  • University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX;University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX;University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 40th Conference on Winter Simulation
  • Year:
  • 2008

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Abstract

Commercial airlines often encounter imbalances in their inventory of unit loading devices (ULDs). A stochastic simulation model was developed to evaluate inventory policies. The structure of the simulation model is described. We evaluate a minimum ULD loading configuration policy and demonstrate how it reduces ULD shortages and helps balance ULD network flow and inventory. As a result, airlines can reduce operating expenses and improve customer service. Finally, we give future directions for studying ULD inventory.