Using the largest difference method to find the initial basic feasible solution to the transportation problem

Abstract

The largest difference approach is a new method to find an initial basic feasible solution (IBFS) to transportation problems, this new method is presented in this study, for obtaining a reasonable primary answer to a wide range of transportation issues. Numerical examples and optimality testing of the conclusions justify these methodologies. The most enticing feature of these methods is that they just necessitate a few simple calculations.

Subject Classification:

• 90C59
• 90C08
• 90C99

Keywords:

• Transportation problems. Initial feasible solution. Optimal solution. Vogel’s method