Stepping Stone Method

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mathematical optimization
gptkbp:alternativeTo MODI Method
gptkbp:appliesTo balanced transportation problems
unbalanced transportation problems
gptkbp:category linear programming
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stepping Stone Method
gptkbp:originatedIn 20th century
gptkbp:purpose find optimal solution for transportation problems
gptkbp:relatedTo MODI Method
gptkbp:requires initial basic feasible solution
gptkbp:step adjust allocations along closed path
calculate opportunity cost for unused routes
identify unused routes
repeat until no negative opportunity cost
select route with most negative opportunity cost
gptkbp:usedIn operations research
transportation problem
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vogel's_Approximation_Method
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8