Evaluation of Port Operations Cost Optimization

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I extend my sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to the completion of this project. Special thanks to my Supervisor (Name of your Supervisor), the Head of Department (Name of your HOD), the Lecturers in the department of Transport Management Technology, Book Authors and Profound Scholars of existing or related project material on “Evaluation of Port Operations Cost Optimization” for their invaluable guidance, support, and expertise throughout the journey.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
Abstract

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction
1.2 Objectives of the Study
1.3 Statement of Purpose
1.4 Research Question
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Limitations of the Study
1.8 Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO

Literature Review
2.1 The Concept of Cost Optimization
2.2 Need For Cost Optimization Strategy
2.3 Steps In Cost Optimization
Phase A: Preparation
Phase B: Practical Execution:
Phase C: Verification of Progress
2.4 Implementation of Cost Optimization Strategies
2.5 Cost Optimization Techniques As Applied to the
2.6 Element of Cost Training As A Strategy For Labour Cost Optimization
2.5 Reductions In Labour Turnover Rate As A Strategy For Labour Cost Optimization
2.7 Overhead Cost Optimization Techniques Cost Optimization Report
2.8 Problem of Cost Optimization Strategies

REFERENCES

CHAPTER THREE

Research Methodology
3.1 Sources of Data
3.2 Method of Data Analysis
3.2.1 The Linear Programming Model
3.2.2 Definition of the Variables For Objective Function

CHAPTER FOUR

Results and Discussion
4.1 Data Presentation and Description
Table 4.1 Port Operations and Expenses Generated Based On Averages of Different Kinds of Cargo
Table 4.2 Linear Programming Model For Nigerian Ports Operations
Table 4.3 Ranging Table
Variable Definition Table — Table 4.4: Solution List
Result Discussion

CHAPTER FIVE

Summary of Findings, Recommendations AndConclusions
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Recommendations
5.3 Conclusion

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDIX

Analysis of Cost Optimization of Port Operations (A Linear Programming Approach)

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Evaluation of Port Operations Cost Optimization

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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