Cargo Study Group
1996 Meeting Agenda

Thursday, 7 November, 1996
The Harvey Hotel - Atlanta Powers Ferry

Opening Remarks
8:45 - 9:00

Mo Bazaraa
SABRE Decision Technologies
4255 Amon Carter BOULEVARD
Fort Worth, TX 75261-9616
USA
Tel: 817-967-9727
Fax: 817-967-9763
Email: mo_bazaraa@sdt.com

Paper # 1
9:00 - 9:30

Title:

Application of System Profit Management at KLM Cargo

Author 1:

Dirk Gemke
Manager, System Profit Management Program
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Cargo Business Systems
P.O. Box 7700 (SPL/MK)
1117 ZL Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
The Netherlands
Tel: 31206495319
Fax: 31206488470
Email: dgemk@avio.geis.com

Author 2:

Ted Sapountzis (Presenter)
Senior Associate
Decision Focus Inc.
650 Castro street, Ste. 300
Mountain View, CA 94041
USA
Tel: 014159603450
Fax: 014159603656
Email: teds@dfi.com

Abstract:

System Profit Management (SPM), the application of interactive Revenue and Cost Management techniques in the freight transportation industry, was pioneered by Decision Focus Incorporated (DFI). The authors will present the concepts of SPM and the integration of these concepts in KLM Cargo's strategy, business approach, processes and systems.

Key Words :

Air cargo, yield management, revenue management, System Profit Management.

Paper # 2
9:30 - 10:00

Title:

Realtime decision support in AIR CARGO Operations

Author:

Sundar Swaminathan
SABRE Decision Technologies
4255 Amon Carter Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 75261-9616
USA
Tel: 817 - 931-1693
Fax: 817-967-9763
Email:sundar_swaminathan@sdt.com

Abstract:

This session will provide an overview of the challenges in developing realtime operational systems with examples of an RF bar code scanning system and a dayofoperations manpower assignment / unit management system developed for American Airlines.

Key Words:

Air cargo, Ground Operations, Manpower Scheduling

Break
10:00 - 10:15

Paper # 3
10:15 - 10:45

Title:

A Simulated Model of Ground Transportation at the United Parcel Service Air Park

Author # 1:

Scott A. Miller
Systems Modeling Corp.
United Parcel Service Airlines
1400 N. Hurstbourne Parkway 4A-IE
Louisville, KY 40223
USA

Author # 2:

Kay K. Cornett
Systems Modeling Corp.
United Parcel Service Airlines
1400 N. Hurstbourne Parkway 4A-IE
Louisville, KY 40223
USA

Author # 3:

W. Swain Ottman (Presenter)
Systems Modeling Corp.
United Parcel Service Airlines
1400 N. Hurstbourne Parkway 4A-IE
Louisville, KY 40223
USA
Tel: 502-329-3253
Fax: 502-329-3199
Email: air1wso@air.ups.com

Abstract:

This paper presents the development of a data-driven model of aircraft operations at the United Parcel Service Louisville Air Park. The model describes the servicing of aircraft by crews and equipment during the operation. Inputs include departure information, crew utilization, and equipment requirement.

Key Words :

Air cargo, Ground Operations.

Paper # 4
10:45 - 11:15

Title:

Challenges for Effective Yield Management in Air Cargo Industry

Author:

Sukriti Lath
SABRE Decision Technologies
4255 Amon Carter Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 75261-9616
USA
Tel: 817-931-1914
Fax: 817-967-9763
Email: sukriti_lath@sdt.com

Abstract

Yield Management process in the Air Cargo industry faces a number of challenges including a small number of customers, lowest boarding priority, uncertainty associated with flight capacity, and two capacity dimensions weight and volume. This presentation identifies the challenges and proposes a systematic method for tackling this difficult problem.

Key Words :

Air cargo, yield management.

Closing Remarks
11:15 - 11:30

Mo Bazaraa
SABRE Decision Technologies
4255 Amon Carter Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 75261-9616
USA
Tel: 817-967-9727
Fax: 817-967-9763
Email: mo_bazaraa@sdt.com

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