The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) technique is primarily a project management planning technique which is aimed at defining, within an overall conceptual framework, the detailed products and work effort to be accomplished for successful achievement of the project objective(s). The WBS technique...

As decisions become more and more complex, decision makers are faced with the challenge of sorting through many variables to arrive at a sound decision. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a tool, that allows a systematic, logical approach to reducing complex issues into manageable pieces....

Throughout the United States, there is an accelerating abandonment of redundant and/or unprofitable light-density railroad lines. This abandonment can be economically harmful to both the shippers and the communities that were previously served. Although greater dependence upon truck...