Publication Type
PhD Dissertation
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
12-2021
Abstract
This thesis explores the logistics costs optimization of a cold chain logistics network with a real estate perspective. This study draws on data and experience of a cold chain player in China. This study seeks to help users who are currently renting large amounts of warehouse space to quantitatively and systematically evaluate if they should construct their own warehouses and then do a sale-and-leaseback to achieve economic benefits. Using a computing optimization model, the study was able to find the optimized parameters of warehouse capacity, warehouse quality to build as well as the recommended existing network warehouses to use, to maximize economic benefits for the user-developer. This study combines operations management and real estate finance to provide a holistic financial perspective of an optimized asset and operations strategy.
Keywords
Cold Chain, Operations Management, Supply Chain, China, Real Estate, Logistics Real Estate, Food
Degree Awarded
Doctor of Business Admin
Discipline
Asian Studies | Operations and Supply Chain Management
Supervisor(s)
LIM, Yun Fong
Publisher
Singapore Management University
City or Country
Singapore
Citation
KOH, Chaik Ming.
Optimising cold chain asset locations with real-estate considerations: A China perspective. (2021).
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/etd_coll/381
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Author
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