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fin.transportation-problem-VAM Calculator
Solves the transportation problem using Vogel's Approximation Method (VAM) to find a near-optimal initial allocation. VAM gives a starting solution typically within 5% of optimal — significantly better than northwest corner and often used in practice.
Inputs
Supply1
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Supply2
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Demand1
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Demand2
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Demand3
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C11
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C12
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C13
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C21
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C22
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C23
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Results
total transportation cost (NW corner)
The combined total across all inputs and components.
allocation x11, x12, x13
The value at the specified point or condition.
allocation x21, x22, x23
The value at the specified point or condition.
total supply
The combined total across all inputs and components.
total demand
The combined total across all inputs and components.
Northwest Corner Method — basic feasible solution
The recommended calculation method or analytical approach for these conditions.