Parameter

Value

References

Unit transportation cost by mode―(USD/mile)

[3.0; 2.0; 0.5]

[20] , [21]

Average handling cost by mode―(USD)

[400; 450; 500]

[23] [24] [25]

Average speed by mode―(mph)

[60; 40; 20]

[8] , [26] , [27]

Average handling time by mode―(hours)

[0.8; 0.9; 1.0]

[24]

Decay cost for a perishable product in a given shipment―(USD)

N/A

Shelf life of a perishable product―(hours)

N/A

Quantity of perishable products―(products)

N/A

Decay rate of a perishable product―(hour⁻¹)

[2]