Optimization of Fueling Policy - Norfolk Southern Corp.

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2010-05-05
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Chen, David
Curry, Susan
Lobo, Aldren
Lu, Yatong
Minderman, Tom
Thornton, Matthew
Zhu, Sheng-Bo
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Abstract
Our team worked with Norfolk Southern Railway to optimize their locomotive fueling policy. We implemented a simulation based optimization model which gave an immediate value added of $8 million annually. A recommendation for future changes allows Norfolk Southern to increase their potential savings to $29 million.
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http://hdl.handle.net/1853/34123
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