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Route planning optimization problem at a logistics company

Lepsényi, Kinga and Pónusz, Mónika (2015) Route planning optimization problem at a logistics company. Studia Mundi – Economica, 2 (2). pp. 86-92. ISSN 2415-9395

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Abstract

A 21th century company's main goal is to increase their income and decrease their expense, even so they give great attention to social responsibility, the protection of the environment and other factors, because if does not prospers the company, then it cannot properly strive for their goals. In the light of the current keen competition on the market is essential to minimize the expenses. In the case of a logistics company one of the most determinative cost is th e shipping related expenses. To minimize the amount of money spent on shipping a good solution can be the fuel cost reduction. In this study I aimed to minimize the fuel consumption with the optimization of routes. To find the best possible solutions I cho se the LP Simplex method, using a highly beneficial add - on of Microsoft Excel called Solver.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences / társadalomtudományok > HE Transportation and Communications / Szállítás, hírközlés > HE1 Transportation / szállítás > HE12 Transport of goods / áruszállítás
Depositing User: Dr. Zsigmond Gábor SZALAY
Date Deposited: 18 Aug 2016 06:54
Last Modified: 04 Apr 2023 11:37
URI: http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/38891

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