This paper describes an exact algorithm for the fixed charge transportation problem based on a new integer programming formulation that involves two sets of variables representing flow patterns from ...

In international trade, distribution and transportation are crucial. To guarantee that their packages are successful and economical, businesses must select the proper mode of transportation. The ...

An application of the transportation method of linear programming to a production planning problem of a large footwear manufacturer is described. Factors affecting the choice of approach are discussed ...