What does "balanced transportation problem" mean?
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A transportation problem is balanced when the total supply equals the total demand. If the problem is unbalanced (supply ≠ demand), a dummy origin or destination is introduced to make it balanced.
refers to a type of optimization problem in logistics and supply chain management where the total supply from all sources equals the total demand at all destinations. In this problem, the goal is to determine the most cost-effective way to transport goods from suppliers to consumers while satisfying supply and demand constraints.
A "balanced transportation problem" refers to a situation in transportation planning where the total supply available from all sources (like factories or warehouses) exactly matches the total demand required at all destinations (like stores or customers). In simple terms, it means that the amount of goods you have to send is equal to the amount of goods needed, ensuring that everything produced can be distributed without any leftover or unmet demand.
A balanced transportation problem means that total supply equals total demand, ensuring all goods can be transported without excess or shortage