Learn how to use Python PuLP to solve transportation problems using Linear Programming.
In this tutorial, we will broaden the horizon of linear programming problems. We will discuss the Transportation problem. It offers various applications involving the optimal transportation of goods. The transportation model is basically a minimization model.
The transportation problem is a type of Linear Programming problem. In this type of problem, the main objective is to transport goods from source warehouses to various destination locations at minimum cost. In order to solve such problems, we should have demand quantities, supply quantities, and the cost of shipping from source and destination. There are m sources or origin and n destinations, each represented by a node. The edges represent the routes linking the sources and the destinations.
In this tutorial, we are going to cover the following topics:
The transportation models deal with a special type of linear programming problem in which the objective is to minimize the cost. Here, we have a homogeneous commodity that needs to be transferred from various origins or factories to different destinations or warehouses.
Types of Transportation problems
Methods for Solving Transportation Problem:
Let’s see one example below. A company contacted the three warehouses to provide the raw material for their 3 projects.
A | 300 |
B | 600 |
C | 600 |
1 | 150 |
2 | 450 |
3 | 900 |
5 | 1 | 9 | |
4 | 2 | 8 | |
c | 8 | 7 | 2 |
This constitutes the information needed to solve the problem. The next step is to organize the information into a solvable transportation problem.
Let’s first formulate the problem. first, we define the warehouse and its supplies, the project and its demands, and the cost matrix.
In this step, we will import all the classes and functions of pulp module and create a Minimization LP problem using LpProblem class.
In this step, we will define the decision variables. In our problem, we have various Route variables. Let’s create them using LpVariable.dicts() class. LpVariable.dicts() used with Python’s list comprehension. LpVariable.dicts() will take the following four values:
Let’s first create a list route for the route between warehouse and project site and create the decision variables using LpVariable.dicts() the method.
In this step, we will define the minimum objective function by adding it to the LpProblem object. lpSum(vector)is used here to define multiple linear expressions. It also used list comprehension to add multiple variables.
In this code, we have summed up the two variables(full-time and part-time) list values in an additive fashion.
Here, we are adding two types of constraints: supply maximum constraints and demand minimum constraints. We have added the 4 constraints defined in the problem by adding them to the LpProblem object.
In this step, we will solve the LP problem by calling solve() method. We can print the final value by using the following for loop.
From the above results, we can infer that Warehouse-A supplies the 300 units to Project -2. Warehouse-B supplies 150, 150, and 300 to respective project sites. And finally, Warehouse-C supplies 600 units to Project-3.
In this article, we have learned about Transportation problems, Problem Formulation, and implementation using the python PuLp library. We have solved the transportation problem using a Linear programming problem in Python. Of course, this is just a simple case study, we can add more constraints to it and make it more complicated. In upcoming articles, we will write more on different optimization problems such as transshipment problem, assignment problem, balanced diet problem. You can revise the basics of mathematical concepts in this article and learn about Linear Programming in this article .
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The transportation problem in operations research aims to minimize costs by optimizing the allocation of goods from multiple sources to destinations, considering supply, demand, and transportation constraints. This paper applies the multi-dimensional solid transportation problem approach to a private sector company in Egypt, aiming to determine the ideal allocation of their truck fleet.
In order to provide decision-makers with a comprehensive set of options to reduce fuel consumption costs during transportation or minimize total transportation time, a multi-objective approach is employed. The study explores the best compromise solution by leveraging three multi-objective approaches: the Zimmermann Programming Technique, Global Criteria Method, and Minimum Distance Method. Optimal solutions are derived for time and fuel consumption objectives, offering decision-makers a broad range to make informed decisions for the company and the flexibility to adapt them as needed.
Lingo codes are developed to facilitate the identification of the best compromise solution using different methods. Furthermore, non-dominated extreme points are established based on the weights assigned to the different objectives. This approach expands the potential ranges for enhancing the transfer problem, yielding more comprehensive solutions.
This research contributes to the field by addressing the transportation problem practically and applying a multi-objective approach to support decision-making. The findings provide valuable insights for optimizing the distribution of the truck fleet, reducing fuel consumption costs, and improving overall transportation efficiency.
The field of operations research has identified the transportation problem as an optimization issue of significant interest [ 1 , 2 ]. This problem concerns determining the optimal approach to allocate a given set of goods that come from particular sources to the designated destinations to minimize the overall transportation costs [ 3 ]. The transportation problem finds applications in various areas, including logistics planning, distribution network design, and supply chain management. Solving this problem relies on the assumption that the supply and demand of goods are known, as well as the transportation cost for each source–destination pairing [ 4 , 5 ].
Solving the transportation problem means finding the right quantities of goods to be transported from the sources to the destinations, given the supply and demand restrictions. The ultimate goal is to minimize the total transportation cost, which is the sum of the cost for each shipment [ 6 ]. Various optimization algorithms have been developed for this problem, such as the North-West Corner Method, the Least Cost Method, and Vogel’s Approximation Method [ 7 ].
A solid transportation problem (STP) is a related transportation problem that centers around a single commodity, which can be stored at interim points [ 8 ]. These interim points, known as transshipment points, act as origins and destinations. The STP involves determining the most efficient means of transporting the commodity from the sources to the destinations, while minimizing transportation costs by going through the transshipment points. The STP has real-world applications in container shipping, air cargo transportation, and oil and gas pipeline transportation [ 9 , 10 ].
Multi-dimensional solid transportation problem (MDSTP) represents a variation on the STP, incorporating multiple commodities that vary in properties such as volume, weight, and hazard level [ 11 ]. The MDSTP aims to identify the best way to transport each commodity from the sources to the destinations, taking into account the capacity restrictions of transshipment points and hazardous commodity regulations [ 12 ]. The MDSTP is more complex than the STP and requires specific algorithms and models for its resolution.
Solving the STP and MDSTP requires identifying the most effective routing of commodities and considering the storage capacity of transshipment points. The goal is to minimize total transportation costs while satisfying supply and demand constraints and hazardous material regulations. Solutions to these problems include the Network Simplex Method, Branch and Bound Method, and Genetic Algorithm [ 13 ]. Solving the STP and MDSTP contributes valuable insights into the design and operation of transportation systems and supports improved sustainability and efficiency.
In the field of operations research, two critical research areas are the multi-objective transportation problem (MOTP) and the multi-objective solid transportation problem (MOSTP) [ 14 ]. The MOTP aims to optimize the transportation of goods from multiple sources to various destinations by considering multiple objectives, including minimizing cost, transportation time, and environmental impacts. The MOSTP, on the other hand, focuses on the transportation of solid materials, such as minerals or ores, and involves dealing with multiple competing objectives, such as cost, time, and quality of service. These problems are essential in logistics and supply chain management, where decision-makers must make optimal transportation plans by considering multiple objectives. Researchers and practitioners often employ optimization techniques, such as mathematical programming, heuristics, and meta-heuristics, to address these challenges efficiently [ 15 ].
Efficient transportation planning is essential for moving goods from their source to the destination. This process involves booking different types of vehicles and minimizing the total transportation time and cost is a crucial factor to consider. Various challenges can affect the optimal transportation policy, such as the weight and volume of products, the availability of specific vehicles, and other uncertain parameters. In this regard, several studies have proposed different approaches to solve the problem of multi-objective solid transportation under uncertainty. One such study by Kar et al. [ 16 ] used fuzzy parameters to account for uncertain transportation costs and time, and two methods were employed to solve the problem, namely the Zimmermann Method and the Global Criteria Method.
Similarly, Mirmohseni et al. [ 17 ] proposed a fuzzy interactive probabilistic programming approach, while Kakran et al. [ 18 ] addressed a multi-objective capacitated solid transportation problem with uncertain zigzag variables. Additionally, Chen et al. [ 19 ] investigated an uncertain bicriteria solid transportation problem by using uncertainty theory properties to transform the models into deterministic equivalents, proposing two models, namely the expected value goal programming and chance-constrained goal programming models [ 20 ]. These studies have contributed to developing different approaches using fuzzy programming, uncertainty theory, and related concepts to solve multi-objective solid transportation problems with uncertain parameters.
This paper presents a case study carried out on a private sector company in Egypt intending to ascertain the minimum number of trucks required to fulfill the decision-makers’ objectives of transporting the company’s fleet of trucks from multiple sources to various destinations. This objective is complicated by the diversity of truck types and transported products, as well as the decision-makers’ multiple priorities, specifically the cost of fuel consumption and the timeliness of truck arrival.
In contrast to previous research on the transportation problem, this paper introduces a novel approach that combines the multi-dimensional solid transportation problem framework with a multi-objective optimization technique. Building upon previous studies, which often focused on single-objective solutions and overlooked specific constraints, our research critically analyzes the limitations of these approaches. We identify the need for comprehensive solutions that account for the complexities of diverse truck fleets and transported products, as well as the decision-makers’ multiple priorities. By explicitly addressing these shortcomings, our primary goal is to determine the minimum number of trucks required to fulfill the decision-makers’ objectives, while simultaneously optimizing fuel consumption and transportation timeliness. Through this novel approach, we contribute significantly to the field by advancing the understanding of the transportation problem and providing potential applications in various domains. Our research not only offers practical solutions for real-world scenarios but also demonstrates the potential for improving transportation efficiency and cost-effectiveness in other industries or contexts. The following sections will present a comparative analysis of the proposed work, highlighting the advancements and novelty introduced by our approach.
This study uses a case study from Egypt to find the optimal distribution of a private sector company’s truck fleet under various optimization and multi-objective conditions. Specifically, the study aims to optimize the distribution of a private sector company’s truck fleet by solving a multi-objective solid transportation problem (MOSTP) and comparing three different methods for decision-making.
This study uses a case study design in a private sector company in Egypt. The study focuses on distributing the company’s truck fleet to transport products from factories to distribution centers.
The participants in this study are the transportation planners and managers of the private sector company in Egypt. The materials used in this study include data on the truck fleet, sources, destinations, and products.
The study employs the multi-objective multi-dimensional solid transportation problem (MOMDSTP) to determine the optimal solution for the company’s truck fleet distribution, considering two competing objectives: fuel consumption cost and total shipping time. The MOMDSTP considers the number and types of trucks, sources, destinations, and products and considers the supply and demand constraints.
To solve the MOMDSTP, three decision-making methods are employed: Zimmermann Programming Technique, Global Criteria Method, and Minimum Distance Method. The first two methods directly yield the best compromise solution (BCS), whereas the last method generates non-dominated extreme points by assigning different weights to each objective. Lingo software is used to obtain the optimal solutions for fuel consumption cost and time and the BCS and solutions with different weights for both objectives.
This study does not involve human participants, data, or tissue, nor does it involve animals. Therefore, ethics approval and consent are not applicable.
Statistical analysis is not conducted in this study. However, the MOMDSTP model and three well-established decision-making methods are employed to derive the optimal distribution of the company’s truck fleet under various optimization and multi-objective conditions.
In summary, this study uses a case study design to find the optimal distribution of a private sector company’s truck fleet under various optimization and multi-objective conditions. The study employs the MOMDSTP and three methods for decision-making, and data on the truck fleet, sources, destinations, and products are used as materials. Ethics approval and consent are not applicable, and statistical analysis is not performed.
The multi-objective optimization problem is a complex issue that demands diverse approaches to determine the most satisfactory solution. Prevalent techniques employed in this domain include the Weighted Sum Method, Minimum Distance Method, Zimmermann Programming Technique, and Global Criteria Method. Each method offers its own benefits and limitations, and the selection of a specific method depends on the nature of the problem and the preferences of the decision-makers [ 21 ].
This section discusses various methodologies employed to identify the most optimal solution(s) for the multi-objective multi-dimensional solid transportation problem (MOMDSTP), which is utilized as the basis for the case study. These methodologies encompass the Minimum Distance Method (MDM), the Zimmermann Programming Technique, and the Global Criteria Method [ 22 ].
Zimmermann Programming Technique
The Zimmermann Programming Technique (ZPT) is a multi-objective optimization approach that was developed by Professor Hans-Joachim Zimmermann in the late 1970s. This technique addresses complex problems with multiple competing objectives that cannot be optimized simultaneously. Additionally, it incorporates the concept of an “aspiration level,” representing the minimum acceptable level for each objective. The aspiration level ensures that the solution obtained is satisfactory for each objective. If the solution does not meet the aspiration level for any objective, the weights are adjusted, and the optimization process is iterated until a satisfactory solution is obtained.
A key advantage of ZPT is its ability to incorporate decision-makers’ preferences and judgments into the decision-making process. The weights assigned to each objective are based on the decision-maker’s preferences, and the aspiration levels reflect their judgments about what constitutes an acceptable level for each objective [ 23 ].
The Zimmermann Programming Technique empowers decision-makers to incorporate multiple objectives and achieve a balanced solution. By assigning weights to objectives, a trade-off can be made to find a compromise that meets various criteria. For example, this technique can optimize cost, delivery time, and customer satisfaction in supply chain management [ 24 ]. However, the interpretation of results may require careful consideration, and computational intensity can increase with larger-scale and complex problems.
In order to obtain the solution, each objective is considered at a time to get the lower and upper bounds for that objective. Let for objective, and are the lower (min) and upper (max) bounds. The membership functions of the first and second objective functions can be generated based on the following formula [ 25 ]:
Next, the fuzzy linear programming problem is formulated using the max–min operator as follows:
Maximize min \({\mu }_{k}\left({F}_{k}\left(x\right)\right)\)
Subject to \({g}_{i}\left(x\right) \left\{ \le ,= , \ge \right\}{b}_{i}\mathrm{ where }\;i = 1, 2, 3, ..., m.\)
Moreover, x ≥ 0.
Global Criteria Method
The Global Criteria Method is a multi-objective optimization method that aims to identify the set of ideal solutions based on predetermined criteria. This method involves defining a set of decision rules that assess the feasibility and optimality of the solutions based on the objectives and constraints [ 26 ]. By applying decision rules, solutions that fail to meet the predetermined criteria are eliminated, and the remaining solutions are ranked [ 27 ].
The Global Criteria Method assesses overall system performance, aiding decision-makers in selecting solutions that excel in all objectives. However, it may face challenges when dealing with conflicting objectives [ 28 ]. Furthermore, it has the potential to overlook specific details, and the choice of aggregation function or criteria can impact the results by favoring specific solutions or objectives.
Let us consider the following ideal solutions:
f 1* represents the ideal solution for the first objective function,
f 2* represents the ideal solution for the second objective function, and
n 1* represents the ideal solution for the nth objective function.
Objective function formula:
Minimize the objective function F = \(\sum_{k=1}^{n}{(\frac{{f}_{k}\left({x}^{*}\right)-{f}_{k}(x)}{{f}_{k}({x}^{*})})}^{p}\)
Subject to the constraints: g i ( x ) \(\le\) 0, i = 1, 2,.., m
The function fk( x ) can depend on variables x 1 , x 2 , …, x n .
Minimum Distance Method
The Minimum Distance Method (MDM) is a novel distance-based model that utilizes the goal programming weighted method. The model aims to minimize the distances between the ideal objectives and the feasible objective space, leading to an optimal compromise solution for the multi-objective linear programming problem (MOLPP) [ 29 ]. To solve MOLPP, the proposed model breaks it down into a series of single objective subproblems, with the objectives transformed into constraints. To further enhance the compromise solution, priorities can be defined using weights, and a criterion is provided to determine the best compromise solution. A significant advantage of this approach is its ability to obtain a compromise solution without any specific preference or for various preferences.
The Minimum Distance Method prioritizes solutions that closely resemble the ideal or utopian solution, assisting decision-makers in ranking and identifying high-performing solutions. It relies on a known and achievable ideal solution, and its sensitivity to the chosen reference point can influence results. However, it does not provide a comprehensive trade-off solution, focusing solely on proximity to the ideal point [ 30 ].
The mathematical formulation for MDM for MOLP is as follows:
The formulation for multi-objective linear programming (MOLP) based on the minimum distance method is referred to[ 31 ]. It is possible to derive the multi-objective transportation problem with two objective functions using this method and its corresponding formula.
Subject to the following constraints:
f * 1 , f * 2 : the obtained ideal objective values by solving single objective STP.
w 1 , w 2 : weights for objective1 and objective2 respectively.
f 1, f 2: the objective values for another efficient solution.
d : general deviational variable for all objectives.
\({{c}_{ij}^{1}, c}_{ij}^{2}\) : the unit cost for objectives 1 and 2 from source i to destination j .
\({{x}_{ij}^{1}, x}_{ij}^{2}\) : the amount to be shipped when optimizing for objectives 1 and 2 from source i to destination j .
The transportation problem (TP) involves finding the best method to ship a specific product from a defined set of sources to a designated set of destinations, while adhering to specific constraints. In this case, the objective function and constraint sets take into account three-dimensional characteristics instead of solely focusing on the source and destination [ 32 ]. Specifically, the TP considers various modes of transportation, such as ships, freight trains, cargo aircraft, and trucks, which can be used to represent the problem in three dimensions When considering a single mode of transportation, the TP transforms into a solid transportation problem (STP), which can be mathematically formulated as follows:
The mathematical form of the solid transportation problem is given by [ 33 ]:
Subject to:
Z = the objective function to be minimized
m = the number of sources in the STP
n = the number of destinations in the STP
p = the number of different modes of transportation in the STP
x ijk represents the quantity of product transported from source i to destination j using conveyance k
c ijk = the unit transportation cost for each mode of transportation in the STP
a i = the amount of products available at source i
b j = the demand for the product at destination j
e k = the maximum amount of product that can be transported using conveyance k
The determination of the size of the fleet for each type of truck that is dispatched daily from each factory to all destinations for the transportation of various products is expressed formally as follows:
z ik denotes the number of trucks of type k that are dispatched daily from factory i .
C k represents the capacity of truck k in terms of the number of pallets it can transport.
x ijk denotes a binary decision variable that is set to one if truck k is dispatched from factory i to destination j to transport product p , and zero otherwise. The summation is performed over all destinations j and all products p .
This case study focuses on an Egyptian manufacturing company that produces over 70,000 pallets of various water and carbonated products daily. The company has 25 main distribution centers and eight factories located in different industrial cities in Egypt. The company’s transportation fleet consists of hundreds of trucks with varying capacities that are used to transport products from factories to distribution centers. The trucks have been classified into three types (type A, type B, and type C) based on their capacities. The company produces three different types of products that are packaged in pallets. It was observed that the sizes and weights of the pallets are consistent across all product types The main objective of this case study is to determine the minimum number of each truck type required in the manufacturer’s garage to minimize fuel consumption costs and reduce product delivery time.
The problem was addressed by analyzing the benefits of diversifying trucks and implementing the solid transport method. Subsequently, the problem was resolved while considering the capacities of the sources and the requirements of the destinations. The scenario involved shipping products using a single type of truck, and the fuel consumption costs were calculated accordingly. The first objective was to reduce the cost of fuel consumption on the one-way journey from the factories to the distribution centers. The second objective was to reduce the time of arrival of the products to the destinations. The time was calculated based on the average speed of the trucks in the company’s records, which varies depending on the weight and size of the transported goods.
To address the multiple objectives and the uncertainty in supply and demand, an approach was adopted to determine the minimum number of trucks required at each factory. This approach involved determining the maximum number of trucks of each type that should be present in each factory under all previous conditions. The study emphasizes the significance of achieving a balance between reducing transportation costs and time while ensuring trucks are capable of accommodating quantities of any size, thus avoiding underutilization.
Figure 1 presents the mean daily output, measured in pallets, for each factory across three distinct product types. Additionally, Fig. 2 displays the average daily demand, measured in pallets, for the distribution centers of the same three product types.
No. of pallets in each source
No. of pallets in each destination
As a result of the case study, the single objective problems of time and fuel consumption cost have been solved. The next step is to prepare a model for the multi-objective multi-dimensional solid transportation problem. Prior to commencing, it is necessary to determine the upper and lower bounds for each objective.
Assuming the first objective is fuel consumption cost and the second objective is time, we calculate the upper and lower bounds as follows:
The lower bound for the first objective, “cost,” is generated from the optimal solution for its single-objective model, denoted as Z 1 ( x 1 ), and equals 70,165.50 L.E.
The lower bound for the second objective, “time,” is generated from the optimal solution for its single-objective model, denoted as Z 2 ( x 2 ), and equals 87,280 min.
The upper bound for the first objective is obtained by multiplying c ijkp for the second objective by x ijkp for the first objective. The resulting value is denoted as Z 1 ( x 2 ) and equals 73,027.50 L.E.
The upper bound for the second objective is obtained by multiplying t ijkp for the first objective by x ijkp for the second objective. The resulting value is denoted as Z 2 ( x 1 ) and equals 88,286.50 min.
As such, the aspiration levels for each objective are defined from the above values by evaluating the maximum and minimum value of each objective.
The aspiration level for the first objective, denoted as F 1, ranges between 70,165.50 and 73,027.50, i.e., 70,165.50 < = F 1 < = 730,27.50.
The aspiration level for the second objective, denoted as F 2, ranges between 87,280 and 88,286.50, i.e., 87,280 < = F 2 < = 88,286.50.
The objective function for the multi-objective multidimensional solid transport problem was determined using the Zimmermann Programming Technique, Global Criteria Method, and Minimum Distance Method. The first two methods directly provided the best compromise solution (BCS), while the last method generated non-dominated extreme points by assigning different weights to each objective and finding the BCS from them. The best compromise solution was obtained using the Lingo software [ 34 ]. Table 1 and Fig. 3 present the objective values for the optimal solutions of fuel consumption cost and time, the best compromise solution, and solutions with different weights for both objectives. Figure 4 illustrates the minimum required number of each type of truck for daily transportation of various products from sources to destinations.
Objective value in different cases
Ideal distribution of the company’s truck fleet
The primary objective of the case study is to determine the minimum number of trucks of each type required daily at each garage for transporting products from factories to distribution centers. The minimum number of trucks needs to be flexible, allowing decision-makers to make various choices, such as minimizing fuel consumption cost, delivery time, or achieving the best compromise between different objectives. To determine the minimum number of required trucks, we compare all the previously studied cases and select the largest number that satisfies the condition: min Zik (should be set) = max Zik (from different cases). Due to the discrepancy between the truck capacity and the quantity of products to be transported, the required number of trucks may have decimal places. In such cases, the fraction is rounded to the nearest whole number. For example, if the quantity of items from a location requires one and a half trucks, two trucks of the specified type are transported on the first day, one and a half trucks are distributed, and half a truck remains in stock at the distribution center. On the next day, only one truck is transferred to the same distribution center, along with the semi-truck left over from the previous day, and so on. This solution may be preferable to transporting trucks that are not at full capacity. Table 2 and Fig. 5 depict the ideal distribution of the company’s truck fleet under various optimization and multi-objective conditions.
Min. No. of trucks should be set for different cases
In conclusion, this research paper addresses the critical issue of optimizing transportation within the context of logistics and supply chain management, specifically focusing on the methods known as the solid transportation problem (STP) and the multi-dimensional solid transportation problem (MDSTP). The study presents a case study conducted on a private sector company in Egypt to determine the optimal distribution of its truck fleet under different optimization and multi-objective conditions.
The research utilizes the multi-objective multi-dimensional solid transportation problem (MOMDSTP) to identify the best compromise solution, taking into account fuel consumption costs and total shipping time. Three decision-making methods, namely the Zimmermann Programming Technique, the Global Criteria Method, and the Minimum Distance Method, are employed to derive optimal solutions for the objectives.
The findings of this study make a significant contribution to the development of approaches for solving multi-objective solid transportation problems with uncertain parameters. The research addresses the complexities of diverse truck fleets and transported products by incorporating fuzzy programming, uncertainty theory, and related concepts. It critically examines the limitations of previous approaches that often focused solely on single-objective solutions and overlooked specific constraints.
The primary objective of this research is to determine the minimum number of trucks required to fulfill decision-makers objectives while optimizing fuel consumption and transportation timeliness. The proposed approach combines the framework of the multi-dimensional solid transportation problem with a multi-objective optimization technique, offering comprehensive solutions for decision-makers with multiple priorities.
This study provides practical solutions for real-world transportation scenarios and demonstrates the potential for enhancing transportation efficiency and cost-effectiveness in various industries or contexts. The comparative analysis of the proposed work highlights the advancements and novelty introduced by the approach, emphasizing its significant contributions to the field of transportation problem research.
Future research should explore additional dimensions of the multi-objective solid transportation problem and incorporate other decision-making methods or optimization techniques. Additionally, incorporating uncertainty analysis and sensitivity analysis can enhance the robustness and reliability of the proposed solutions. Investigating the applicability of the approach in diverse geographical contexts or industries would yield further insights and broaden the potential applications of the research findings.
The data that support the findings of this study are available from the company but restrictions apply to the availability of these data, which were used under license for the current study, and so are not publicly available. Data are however available from the authors upon reasonable request. Please note that some data has been mentioned in the form of charts as agreed with the company.
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Operations Research (OR) is a state of art approach used for problem-solving and decision making. OR helps any organization to achieve their best performance under the given constraints or circumstances. The prominent OR techniques are,
One of the problems the organizations face is the transportation problem. It originally means the problem of transporting/shipping the commodities from the industry to the destinations with the least possible cost while satisfying the supply and demand limits. It is a special class of linear programming technique that was designed for models with linear objective and constraint functions. Their application can be extended to other areas of operation, including
The notations of the representation are:
m sources and n destinations
(i , j) joining source (i) and destination (j)
c ij 🡪 transportation cost per unit
x ij 🡪 amount shipped
a i 🡪 the amount of supply at source (i)
b j 🡪 the amount of demand at destination (j)
Transportation problem works in a way of minimizing the cost function. Here, the cost function is the amount of money spent to the logistics provider for transporting the commodities from production or supplier place to the demand place. Many factors decide the cost of transport. It includes the distance between the two locations, the path followed, mode of transport, the number of units that are transported, the speed of transport, etc. So, the focus here is to transport the commodities with minimum transportation cost without any compromise in supply and demand. The transportation problem is an extension of linear programming technique because the transportation costs are formulated as a linear function to the supply capacity and demand.
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Transportation problem exists in two forms.
It is the case where the total supply equals the total demand.
It is the case where either the demand is greater than the supply, or vice versa.
In most cases, the problems take a balanced form. It is because usually, the production units work, taking the inventory and the demand into consideration. Overproduction increases the inventory cost whereas under production is challenged by the demand. Hence the trade-off should be carefully examined. Whereas, the unbalanced form exists in a situation where there is an unprecedented increase or decrease in demand.
Let us understand this in a much simpler way with the help of a basic example.
Let us assume that there is a leading global automotive supplier company named JIM. JIM has it’s production plants in many countries and supplies products to all the top automotive makers in the world. For instance, let’s consider that there are three plants in India at places M, N, and O. The capacity of the plants is 700, 300, 550 per day. The plant supplies four customers A, B, C, and D, whose demand is 650, 200, 450, 250 per day. The cost of transport per unit per km in INR and the distance between each source and destination in Kms are given in the tables below.
Here, the objective is to determine the unknown while satisfying all the supply and demand restrictions. The cost of shipping from a source to a destination is directly proportional to the number of units shipped.
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Many sophisticated programming languages have evolved to solve OR problems in a much simpler and easier way. But the significance of Microsoft Excel cannot be compromised and devalued at any time. It also provides us with a greater understanding of the problem than others. Hence we will use Excel to solve the problem.
It is always better to formulate the working procedure in steps that it helps in better understanding and prevents from committing any error.
Steps to be followed to solve the problem:
Creating a transportation matrix:
A transportation matrix is a way of understanding the maximum possibilities the shipment can be done. It is also known as decision variables because these are the variables of interest that we will change to achieve the objective, that is, minimizing the cost function.
Define the objective function:
An objective function is our target variable. It is the cost function, that is, the total cost incurred for transporting. It is known as an objective function because our interest here is to minimize the cost of transporting while satisfying all the supply and demand restrictions.
The objective function is the total cost. It is obtained by the sum product of the cost per unit per km and the decision variables (highlighted in red), as the total cost is directly proportional to the sum product of the number of units shipped and cost of transport per unit per Km.
The column “Total shipped” is the sum of the columns A, B, C, and D for respective rows and the row “Total Demand” is the sum of rows M, N, and O for the respective columns. These two columns are introduced to satisfy the constraints of the amount of supply and demand while solving the cost function.
Formulate the constraints:
The constraints are formulated concerning the demand and supply for respective rows and columns. The importance of these constraints is to ensure they satisfy all the supply and demand restrictions.
For example, the fourth constraint, x ma + x na + x oa = 650 is used to ensure that the number of units coming from plants M, N, and O to customer A should not go below or above the demand that A has. Similarly the first constraint x ma + x mb + x mc + x md = 700 will ensure that the capacity of the plant M will not go below or above the given capacity hence, the plant can be utilized to its fullest potential without compromising the inventory.
Solve using LP method:
The simplest and most effective method to solve is using solver. The input parameters are fed as stated below and proceed to solve.
This is the best-optimized cost function, and there is no possibility to achieve lesser cost than this having the same constraints.
From the solved solution, it is seen that plant M ships 100 units to customer A, 350 units to C and 250 units to D. But why nothing to customer B? And a similar trend can be seen for other plants as well.
What could be the reason for this? Yes, you guessed it right! It is because some other plants ship at a profitable rate to a customer than others and as a result, you can find few plants supplying zero units to certain customers.
So, when will these zero unit suppliers get profitable and can supply to those customers? Wait! Don’t panic. Excel has got away for it too. After proceeding to solve, there appears a dialogue box in which select the sensitivity report and click OK. You will get a wonderful sensitivity report which gives details of the opportunity cost or worthiness of the resource.
Basic explanation for the report variables,
Cell: The cell ID in the excel
Name: The supplier customer pairing
Final value: Number of units shipped (after solving)
Reduced cost: How much should the transportation cost per unit per km should be reduced to make the zero supplying plant profitable and start supplying
Objective coefficient: Current transportation cost per unit per Km for each supplier customer pair
Allowable Increase: It tells us the maximum cost of the current transportation cost per unit per Km can be increased which doesn’t make any changes to the solution
Allowable Decrease: It tells how much maximum the current transportation cost per unit per Km can be lowered which doesn’t make any changes to the solution
Here, look into the first row of the sensitivity report. Plant M supplies to customer A. Here, the transportation cost per unit per Km is ₹14 and 100 units are shipped to customer A. In this case, the transportation cost can increase a maximum of ₹6, and can lower to a maximum of ₹1. For any value within this range, there will not be any change in the final solution.
Now, something interesting. Look at the second row. Between MB, there is not a single unit supplied to customer B from plant M. The current shipping cost is ₹22 and to make this pair profitable and start a business, the cost should come down by ₹6 per unit per Km. Whereas, there is no possibility of increasing the cost by even a rupee. If the shipping cost for this pair comes down to ₹16, we can expect a business to begin between them, and the final solution changes accordingly.
The above example is a balanced type problem where the supply equals the demand. In case of an unbalanced type, a dummy variable is added with either a supplier or a customer based on how the imbalance occurs.
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Thus, the transportation problem in Excel not only solves the problem but also helps us to understand how the model works and what can be changed, and to what extent to modify the solution which in turn helps to determine the cost and an optimal supplier.
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Vogel’s Approximation Method (VAM) is one of the methods used to calculate the initial basic feasible solution to a transportation problem. However, VAM is an iterative procedure such that in each step, we should find the penalties for each available row and column by taking the least cost and second least cost. In this article, you will learn how to find the initial basic feasible solution to a transportation problem such that the total cost is minimized.
Below are the steps involved in Voge’s approximation method of finding the feasible solution to a transportation problem.
Step 1: Identify the two lowest costs in each row and column of the given cost matrix and then write the absolute row and column difference. These differences are called penalties.
Step 2: Identify the row or column with the maximum penalty and assign the corresponding cell’s min(supply, demand). If two or more columns or rows have the same maximum penalty, then we can choose one among them as per our convenience.
Step 3: If the assignment in the previous satisfies the supply at the origin, delete the corresponding row. If it satisfies the demand at that destination, delete the corresponding column.
Step 4: Stop the procedure if supply at each origin is 0, i.e., every supply is exhausted, and demand at each destination is 0, i.e., every demand is satisfying. If not, repeat the above steps, i.e., from step 1.
The above procedure can be understood in a better way with the help of a solved example given below.
Solve the given transportation problem using Vogel’s approximation method.
For the given cost matrix,
Total supply = 50 + 60 + 25 = 135
Total demand = 60 + 40 + 20 + 25 = 135
Thus, the given problem is balanced transportation problem.
Now, we can apply the Vogel’s approximation method to minimize the total cost of transportation.
Step 1: Identify the least and second least cost in each row and column and then write the corresponding absolute differences of these values. For example, in the first row, 2 and 3 are the least and second least values, their absolute difference is 1.
These row and column differences are called penalties.
Step 2: Now, identify the maximum penalty and choose the least value in that corresponding row or column. Then, assign the min(supply, demand).
Here, the maximum penalty is 3 and the least value in the corresponding column is 2. For this cell, min(supply, demand) = min(50, 40) = 40
Allocate 40 in that cell and strike the corresponding column since in this case demand will be satisfied, i.e., 40 – 40 = 0.
Step 3: Now, find the absolute row and column differences for the remaining rows and columns. Then repeat step 2.
Here, the maximum penalty is 3 and the least cost in that corresponding row is 3. Also, the min(supply, demand) = min(10, 60) = 10
Thus, allocate 10 for that cell and write down the new supply and demand for the corresponding row and column.
Supply = 10 – 10 = 0
Demand = 60 – 10 = 50
As supply is 0, strike the corresponding row.
Step 4: Repeat the above step, i.e., step 3. This will give the below result.
In this step, the second column vanishes and the min(supply, demand) = min(25, 50) = 25 is assigned for the cell with value 2.
Step 5: Again repeat step 3, as we did for the previous step.
In this case, we got 7 as the maximum penalty and 7 as the least cost of the corresponding column.
Step 6: Now, again repeat step 3 by calculating the absolute differences for the remaining rows and columns.
Step 7: In the previous step, except for one cell, every row and column vanishes. Now, allocate the remaining supply or demand value for that corresponding cell.
Total cost = (10 × 3) + (25 × 7) + (25 × 2) + (40 × 2) + (20 × 2) + (15 × 3)
= 30 + 175 + 50 + 80 + 40 + 45
1. Consider the transportation problem given below. Solve this problem by Vogel’s approximation method.
Origin | Destination |
| |||
D | D | D | D | ||
O | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 300 |
O | 2 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 400 |
O | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 500 |
| 250 | 350 | 400 | 200 |
2. Find the solution for the following transportation problem using VAM.
From | To |
| ||
D | D | D | ||
A | 6 | 8 | 10 | 150 |
A | 7 | 11 | 11 | 175 |
A | 4 | 5 | 12 | 275 |
| 200 | 100 | 350 |
3. Use Vogel’s Approximation Method to find a basic feasible solution for the following.
Sources | Destinations |
| ||
D | D | D | ||
S | 4 | 5 | 1 | 40 |
S | 3 | 4 | 3 | 60 |
S | 6 | 2 | 8 | 70 |
| 70 | 40 | 60 |
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What do you mean by vogel’s approximation method.
Vogel’s approximation method, i.e., VAM, is one of the methods to find the initial feasible solution to a transportation problem.
VAM (Vogel’s Approximation Method) is the best method of computing the initial basic feasible solution to a transportation problem. As it provided better results when compared with other methods.
In Vogel’s approximation method, a penalty is an absolute difference between the least and second least values in a row or column.
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The transportation problem is a special type of linear programming problem where the objective is to minimise the cost of distributing a product from a number of sources or origins to a number of destinations. Because of its special structure the usual simplex method is not suitable for solving transportation problems. These problems require a special method of solution. The origin of a transportation problem is the location from which shipments are despatched. The destination of a transportation problem is the location to which shipments are transported. The unit transportation cost is the cost of transporting one unit of the consignment from an origin to a destination.
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Various methods for solving the basic transportation problem have been proposed, such as the northwest corner rule, the least-cost method, the Vogel approximation method, and the MODI (modified distribution) method. ... The literature review can serve as a fundamental basis for further research in the area of transportation problem solving on ...
An introduction to the transportation problem has been discussed in this article. In this article, the method to solve the unbalanced transportation problem will be discussed. Below transportation problem is an unbalanced transportation problem. The problem is unbalanced because the sum of all the supplies i.e. O1 , O2 , O3 and O4 is not equal to t
Step 1 has been done in Table T4.5. The numbers at the heads of the columns and to the right of the rows represent these differences. For example, in row E the three transportation costs are $8, $4, and $3. The two lowest costs are $4 and $3; their difference is $1.
Transportation problems are broadly classified into balanced and unbalanced, depending on the source's supply and the requirement at the destination. Balanced Transportation Problem. Unbalanced Transportation Problem. Example - 1: Check which types of Transportation Problem it is. Answer - 1: From the above, we have.
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Unbalanced Transportation Problem. Unbalanced transportation problem is defined as a situation in which supply and demand are not equal. A dummy row or a dummy column is added to this type of problem, depending on the necessity, to make it a balanced problem. The problem can then be addressed in the same way as the balanced problem. Methods of ...
The transportation method is an efficient alternative to the simplex method for solving transportation problems. Step 1: Obtaining the Initial Feasible Solution. To use the transportation method is to get a feasible solution, namely, the one that satisfies the rim requirements (i.e., the requirements of demand and supply).
The transportation problem is a type of Linear Programming problem. In this type of problem, the main objective is to transport goods from source warehouses to various destination locations at minimum cost. In order to solve such problems, we should have demand quantities, supply quantities, and the cost of shipping from source and destination.
Solving the transportation problem means finding the right quantities of goods to be transported from the sources to the destinations, given the supply and demand restrictions. ... A GM method for solving solid transportation problem. J Algebraic Stat 13(3):4841-4846. Google Scholar Gupta N, and Ali I (2021) Optimization with LINGO-18 ...
To solve a transportation problem, the following information must be given: m= The number of sources. n= The number of destinations. The total quantity available at each source. The total quantity required at each destination. The cost of transportation of one unit of the commodity from each source to each destination.
Solution: According to the Least Cost Cell method, the least cost among all the cells in the table has to be found which is 1 (i.e. cell (O1, D2)). Now check the supply from the row O1 and demand for column D2 and allocate the smaller value to the cell. The smaller value is 300 so allocate this to the cell. The supply from O1 is completed so ...
The best optimality condition has been checked and an Initial Basic Feasible Solution for the transportation problem can be obtained by using the North-West corner rule, Miinimum Cost Method and Vogel's Approximation Method. The most important and successful applications in the optimaization refers to transportation problem (tp), that is a special class of the linear programming (lp) in the ...
Transportation Problem ; Balanced Problem; Unbalanced Problem; Example; Conclusion; Contributed by: Patrick. Introduction. Operations Research (OR) is a state of art approach used for problem-solving and decision making. OR helps any organization to achieve their best performance under the given constraints or circumstances. The prominent OR ...
Vogel's Approximation Method Steps. Below are the steps involved in Voge's approximation method of finding the feasible solution to a transportation problem. Step 1: Identify the two lowest costs in each row and column of the given cost matrix and then write the absolute row and column difference. These differences are called penalties.
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Transportation Simplex Method: Phase II. 1. Determine the shadow prices (for each supply side uiand each demand side vj) from every USED cell (basic variable) yT = cT B(AB)-1 => yT AB = cT B => ui+ vj = cij. One can always set vn = 0 by viewing the last demand constraint redundant; then do back-substitution...
The transportation problem is a special type of linear programming problem where the objective is to minimise the cost of distributing a product from a number of sources or origins to a number of destinations. Because of its special structure the usual simplex method is not suitable for solving transportation problems. These problems require a ...
1. Introduction A class of linear programming problems having important applications is that commonly known as the transportation problem. The problem was formulated. by F. L. Hitchcock [1] in 1941; he also sketched a constructive procedure for. solving it that is similar to the simplex method [2].
It is observed that most of the techniques or methods used to solve transportation problems are also useful for solving the solid transportation problem. The decision variables of the solid transportation problem are of the form \(x_{ijk}\) , rather than \(x_{ij}\) as in the classical transportation problem.
An introduction to the transportation problem has been discussed in this article. In this article, the method to solve the unbalanced transportation problem will be discussed. Below transportation problem is an unbalanced transportation problem. The problem is unbalanced because the sum of all the supplies i.e. O1 , O2 , O3 and O4 is not equal to t
To solve the transportation problem we need to find a feasible solution. The feasible solution of the transportation problem can be obtained by using the least cost, Vogel or other methods. After obtaining feasible solutions, we use the existing methods such as multiples method or the method of stepping stones to achieve the optimal solution.