An Excel model and small paper are required for this project. A model for a traveling preacher is needed for a non-profit denomination. Using the seven-step process defined in Unit 1 of Practical Management Science, you will optimize the travel route minimizing miles to travel to 4 locations. The Word document paper is one paragraph for each of the seven steps in the process, stating how you accomplished those steps.

seven-step process defined in Unit 1 of Practical Management Science

(1. Problem Definition, 2. Data collection, 3.Model Development, 4.Model Verification, 5. Optimization and decision making, 6. Model communication to management, 7. Model Implementation)

Boston Chicago Dallas Denver LA Rules: Boston 0 983 1815 1991 3036 Directions: The purpose of this project is to set up solver correctly Start in Chicago Chicago 983 0 1205 1050 2112 End in Chicago Dallas 1815 1205 0 801 1425 Minimize the miles traveled in total. 0 1174 Solver Video for Model to Minimize Distance Denver 1991 1050 801 LA 3036 2112 1425 1174 0