Evaluation of Port Operations Cost Optimization

PRELIMINARY PAGES

• Title page
• Approval page
• Dedication
• Acknowledgement
• Table of Contents
• Abstract

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 Background of Study
• 1.2 Statement of the Problem
• 1.3 Objectives of the Study
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Significance of the Study
• 1.6 Scope of the Study
• 1.7 Limitation of the Study
• 1.8 Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 The Concept of Cost Optimization
• 2.3 Need for Cost Optimization Strategy
• 2.4 Steps in Cost Optimization
• 2.5 Implementation of Cost Optimization Strategies
• 2.5.1 Out-Staffing
• 2.5.2 Hybrid Cloud Implementation
• 2.5.3 Virtualization
• 2.6 Cost Optimization Techniques
• 2.7 Element of Cost Training As A Strategy For Labour Cost Optimization
• 2.8 Reductions in Labour Turnover Rate As A Strategy For Labour Cost Optimization
• 2.9 Overhead Cost Optimization Techniques Cost Optimization Report
• 2.9.1 Reduction of Overhead Expenses Through Professional Optimization
• 2.10 Problem of Cost Optimization Strategies
• 2.11 Principles of Cost Optimization
• 2.11.1 Financial Transparency
• 2.11.2 People and Processes
• 2.11.3 Continuous Monitoring
• 2.12 Cost Optimization Framework
• 2.13 Concept of Cost Management Project
• 2.14 Advantages of a Cost Management Project

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
• 4.2 Result Discussion

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

• 5.1 Summary of Findings
• 5.2 Conclusion
• 5.3 Recommendations

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