Answer to Question #67884 in Math for Ranjan

Question

In operation and research for transportation problem with 4 origins and 5 destinations what is the maximum number of basic cells? Explain.

Answer 1

The solution obtained by the North West Corner Rule is a basic feasible solution. In this method we do not consider the unit cost of transportation.
Hence the solution obtained may not be an optimal solution. But this will serve as an initial solution, which can be improved.