Introduction

The Northwest Corner Method and the Skip Stone Method were discussed in the Module 4 material. In this work the student will solve a hypothetical problem applying the aforementioned methods.

Instructions:

1. Using the seven steps of the quantitative analysis approach, model a problem in which the optimal transportation route for a pharmaceutical company is found. 2. Formulate an initial feasible solution to the northwest corner rule transportation problem. 3. Evaluate after each shipment route by applying the method of jumping stone by stone.

4. The following Table shows the data with the routes and costs. The student will assume that these data come from the company.

From	To	NewYork	Florida	California	Offer
Puerto Rico	$20	$17	$21	250
Repblica Dominicana	$25	$27	$20	200
Mexico	$22	$25	$22	350
Demand	350	200	250	800

5. Using your creativity, you are going to give the company a name and location.

6. Explain each specific step using the Real Scenario Modeling Table

Modeling in a Real Stage (Name of the company)
Step	Description
Definition of the problem
Development of a Model
Data collection
Development of a solution
Proof of solution
Analysis of the results
Implementation
Note: Next to this Table, it attaches results of the Excel Qm or QM for Windows programs that served as a support tool in the decision making of the modeling of a real scenario.

*For the estimation of these criteria, you would use the Excel tool QM or QM for Windows.

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