The transportation problem : theory, methods and applications

Author

Roy Michael Markham

Date of Award

5-1997

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Mathematics

Major Professor

Yueh-er Kuo

Committee Members

Hinton, Kot

Abstract

An important part of linear programming is the transportation problem. The transportation problem minimizes costs by selecting the optimal path for transporting goods from a set of origins to a set of destinations. A discussion of linear programming, and the simplex method are presented. This is followed by theory supporting the balanced transportation problem, methods of finding the optimal solution, variations of the transportation problem and selected applications.

Recommended Citation

Markham, Roy Michael, "The transportation problem : theory, methods and applications. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1997.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/10602