What is the requirement of initial basic feasible solution in transportation Problem.    Which method is most suitable for solving Transportations problem? Find the initial feasible solution using.                 (i) NWCR method     (ii) VAM method                  Also compare both results.             TO    From A B C D Supply I 12 4 9 5 55 II 8 1 6 6 45 III 1 12 4 7 30 Demand 40 20 40 20

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What is the requirement of initial basic feasible solution in transportation Problem.   

  1. Which method is most suitable for solving Transportations problem?
  2. Find the initial feasible solution using.

                (i) NWCR method     (ii) VAM method

                 Also compare both results.

            TO   

From

A

B

C

D

Supply

I

12

4

9

5

55

II

8

1

6

6

45

III

1

12

4

7

30

Demand

40

20

40

20

 
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