Container placement strategy

Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermodal_container#Empty_container_repositioning

A container placement strategy refers to the systematic planning and control of the timely provisioning and positioning of containers (especially empty ones) at designated locations to optimize material flow and minimize costs.

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