A computer graphics approach to logistics strategy modelling

This thesis describes the development and application of a decision support system for logistics strategy modelling. The decision support system that is developed enables the modelling of logistics systems at a strategic level for any country or area in the world. The model runs on IBM PC or compatible computers under DOS (disk operating system). The decision support system uses colour graphics to represent the different physical functions of a logistics system. The graphics of the system is machine independent. The model displays on the screen the map of the area or country which is being considered for logistic planning. The decision support system is hybrid in term of algorithm. It employs optimisation for allocation. The customers are allocated by building a network path from customer to the source points taking into consideration all the production and throughput constraints on factories, distribution depots and transshipment points. The system uses computer graphic visually interactive heuristics to find the best possible location for distribution depots and transshipment points. In a one depot system it gives the optimum solution but where more than one depot is involved, the optimum solution is not guaranteed. The developed model is a cost-driven model. It represents all the logistics system costs in their proper form. Its solution very much depends on the relationship between all the costs. The locations of depots and transshipment points depend on the relationship between inbound and outbound transportation costs. The model has been validated on real world problems, some of which are described here. The advantages of such a decision support system for the formulation of a problem are discussed. Also discussed is the contribution of such an approach at the validation and solution presentation stages

Town of Cumberland Town Council Meeting February 13, 2023

Town of Cumberland Town Council Meeting February 13, 2023 is the complete packet for the Cumberland Town Council meeting for February 13, 2023, and includes the minutes of the Town Council meeting of January 9, 2023. Agenda items include: 23 – 006. To hear a report from the Housing Task Force. 23 – 007. To appoint Devon Galvan as Aging in Place Director and to hear a report re: Aging in Place program. 23 – 008. To hear a report from the Lands & Conservation Commission re: Rines Forest Management Plan and to consider and act on acceptance of the plan. 23 – 009. To authorize the Lands & Conservation Commission to spend the $50,000 Community Resilience Partnership Community Action grant. 23 – 010. To hold a Public Hearing to consider and act on a liquor license renewal for Flannel Shirt Food Company, LLC (d/b/a/ Dara Bistro) for the period of March 27, 2023 to March 27, 2024. 23 – 011. To appoint Jennifer Doten, Registrar of Voters. 23 – 012. To reappoint a member to the Planning Board. 23 – 013. To consider and act on sending a Town Council resolution to the Rail Use Advisory Committee and the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Transportation. 23 – 014. To set a Public Hearing of February 27th to consider and act on the formation of an Affordable Housing TIF District, as recommended by the TIF Committee

Town of Cumberland Town Council Meeting October 25, 2021

Town of Cumberland Town Council Meeting October 25, 2021 is the complete packet for the Cumberland Town Council meeting for October 25, 2021, and includes the minutes of the Town Council meeting of October 11, 2021. Agenda items include: 21 – 105. To hear a report from the Finance Director re: 4th Quarter FY21 and 1st Quarter FY22 Financials. 21 – 106. To hold a Public Hearing to consider and act on authorizing the Town Manager to solicit bids for a Tax Anticipation Note for $2,000,000.00 as approved in the FY’22 budget, as recommended by the Finance Committee. 21 – 107. To hold a Public Hearing to consider and act on a zone change request for property located at 10 Old Gray Road, Tax Map U21/Lot 2, from Village Office Commercial 1 Zone (VOC1) to the Village Medium Density Residential Zone (VMDR), as recommended by the Planning Board. 21 – 108. To consider and act on authorizing the Town Manager to execute purchase agreements for Val Halla equipment for the next 5 years, as recommended by the Finance Committee. 21 – 109. Discussion re: American Rescue Plan Funds and to set a Public Hearing date of November 8th for the purpose of gathering public input, as recommended by the Finance Committee. 21 – 110. To authorize the Town Manager to apply for County ARP funds to study the expansion of the Portland Water District water mains throughout Town, as recommended by the Finance Committee. 21 – 111. To authorize the Town Manager to apply for future ARP fund monies with the State and Federal Government for Economic Development projects, as recommended by the TIF Committee. 21 – 112. To consider and act on authorizing the Town Manager to sign an amended agreement between the Town of Cumberland and Maine Public Employees Retirement Trust to allow non-participating employees with optional membership who previously declined to participate in MainePERS, as recommended by the Finance Committee

Town of Cumberland Town Council Meeting October 25, 2021

Town of Cumberland Town Council Meeting October 25, 2021 is the complete packet for the Cumberland Town Council meeting for October 25, 2021, and includes the minutes of the Town Council meeting of October 11, 2021. Agenda items include: 21 – 105. To hear a report from the Finance Director re: 4th Quarter FY21 and 1st Quarter FY22 Financials. 21 – 106. To hold a Public Hearing to consider and act on authorizing the Town Manager to solicit bids for a Tax Anticipation Note for $2,000,000.00 as approved in the FY’22 budget, as recommended by the Finance Committee. 21 – 107. To hold a Public Hearing to consider and act on a zone change request for property located at 10 Old Gray Road, Tax Map U21/Lot 2, from Village Office Commercial 1 Zone (VOC1) to the Village Medium Density Residential Zone (VMDR), as recommended by the Planning Board. 21 – 108. To consider and act on authorizing the Town Manager to execute purchase agreements for Val Halla equipment for the next 5 years, as recommended by the Finance Committee. 21 – 109. Discussion re: American Rescue Plan Funds and to set a Public Hearing date of November 8th for the purpose of gathering public input, as recommended by the Finance Committee. 21 – 110. To authorize the Town Manager to apply for County ARP funds to study the expansion of the Portland Water District water mains throughout Town, as recommended by the Finance Committee. 21 – 111. To authorize the Town Manager to apply for future ARP fund monies with the State and Federal Government for Economic Development projects, as recommended by the TIF Committee. 21 – 112. To consider and act on authorizing the Town Manager to sign an amended agreement between the Town of Cumberland and Maine Public Employees Retirement Trust to allow non-participating employees with optional membership who previously declined to participate in MainePERS, as recommended by the Finance Committee