Optimization of soybean distribution costs with the transportation method: a case in SME’s
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22441/oe.2024.v16.i1.098Keywords:
transportation model, soya bean, transportation services, northwest corner, modified distributionAbstract
The distribution of soybean raw materials is not only related to aspects of quality and smooth production of tofu making but can also influence cost efficiency to increase competitiveness. In this situation, the number of soybeans shipped, transportation costs per unit, and the choice of transportation service used are transportation model issues. This research aims to determine the cheapest cost of sending soybean raw materials from four agent locations to three tofu factory locations with a choice of two transportation services that can be adopted. The case studied is a case of unbalanced transportation with supply greater than demand. The method used is the application of a transportation model, with the Northwest Corner method to determine the initial base solution and the Modified Distribution method to optimize distribution costs for soybean raw materials in the context of tofu production supply. Based on data processing, the results showed that the first and second transportation services offered services with a total shipping cost of IDR 691,750 and IDR 605,250. Observation of these differences leads to the conclusion that the second transportation service offers the most optimal value for money. The research results provide additional knowledge for tofu makers in optimizing costs and delivery routes for soybean raw materials, supporting production continuity, and increasing competitiveness in an ever-changing market.
Downloads
References
Ahmed, J. S., Mohammed, H. J., & Chaloob, I. Z. (2021). Application of a fuzzy multi-objective defuzzification method to solve a transportation problem. Materials Today: Proceedings, S2214785320407801. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.1062
Almahdi, D., Sari, R. P., Momon, A., & Mahendra, D. (2023). Optimasi Biaya Pengiriman dengan Penerapan Metode Least Cost dan Metode Modified Distribution di UMKM Home Industry Tahu.
Amaliah, B., Fatichah, C., & Suryani, E. (2022). A new heuristic method of finding the initial basic feasible solution to solve the transportation problem. Journal of King Saud University - Computer and Information Sciences, 34(5), 2298–2307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksuci.2020.07.007
Ashour, M. A. H., Ahmed, A. A., & Al-dahhan, I. A. H. (2022). Minimizing Costs of Transportation Problems Using the Genetic Algorithm. In X.-S. Yang, S. Sherratt, N. Dey, & A. Joshi (Eds.), Proceedings of Sixth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology (pp. 165–173). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2377-6_18
Batubara, F. H., & Widyasari, R. (2023). Penerapan Metode Transportasi dan Transhipment Menggunakan Linear Programming dalam Efisiensi Biaya Distribusi Barang. 7.
Bhadane, A. P., Manjarekar, S. D., & Dighavkar, C. G. (2021). APBs method for the IBFS of a Transportation Problem and comparison with North West Corner Method.
Evtyukov, S., Novikov, A., Shevtsova, A., & Marusin, A. (2021). Solutions to the main transportation problems in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. Transportation Research Procedia, 57, 154–162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2021.09.037
Hartawan, R., & Marwan, E. (2017). MODEL DISTRIBUSI BENIH KEDELAI LABEL BIRU DENGAN SISTEM JABALSIM DAN JABALSIM TERKENDALI DI KABUPATEN TANJUNG JABUNG TIMUR. Jurnal Media Pertanian, 2(2), 73. https://doi.org/10.33087/jagro.v2i2.42
Kader, Md. S. F., & Alam, H. (2019). Use of a New Transportation Algorithm for Profit Maximization. European Scientific Journal ESJ, 15(15). https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2019.v15n15p262
Kusumawardani, R. (2017). OPTIMIZATION OF TRANSPORTATION COST USING GENETIC ALGORITHM. Jurnal Eksakta, 17(1), 33–45. https://doi.org/10.20885/eksakta.vol17.iss1.art4
M. L. Aliyu, U. Usman, Z. Babayaro, & M. K. Aminu. (2019). North-West corner method, Least Cost (minimum) method and Vogel Approximation method). American Journal of Operational Research, 9(1), 1–7.
Mitlif, R. J., Rasheed, M., & Shihab, S. (2020). An Optimal Algorithm for a Fuzzy Transportation Problem. Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University, 55(3), 7. https://doi.org/10.35741/issn.0258-2724.55.3.7
Moslem, S., Saraji, M. K., Mardani, A., Alkharabsheh, A., Duleba, S., & Esztergar-Kiss, D. (2023). A Systematic Review of Analytic Hierarchy Process Applications to Solve Transportation Problems: From 2003 to 2022. IEEE Access, 11, 11973–11990. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3234298
Pečený, L., Meško, P., Kampf, R., & Gašparík, J. (2020). Optimisation in Transport and Logistic Processes. Transportation Research Procedia, 44, 15–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2020.02.003
Prifti, V., Dervishi, I., Dhoska, K., Markja, I., & Pramono, A. (2020). Minimization of transport costs in an industrial company through linear programming. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 909(1), 012040. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/909/1/012040
Putra, F. E., Purba, H. H., & Anggraeni, I. A. (2020). The optimization of distribution and transportation costs for common good products. International Journal of Industrial Optimization, 1(2), 111. https://doi.org/10.12928/ijio.v1i2.2368
Sang, T. T., Minh Thu, N., Hoang Khoi, T., Thi Kim Huong, N., Lan, L. T. N., & Van Thanh, N. (2021). The Optimization of Transportation Costs in Logistics Enterprises during the Covid-19 Pandemic. ARRUS Journal of Mathematics and Applied Science, 1(2), 62–71. https://doi.org/10.35877/mathscience567
Shaikh, M. S. R., Shah, S. F., & Memon, Z. (2018). An Improved Algorithm to Solve Transportation Problems for Optimal Solution.
Yuliana, Y., Tasari, T., Setiyaningsih, A., Munif, F. A., & Putri, M. F. (2022). Optimalisasi Biaya Transportasi Produk UMKM Naturies Indonesia Dengan Metode Northwest Corner dan Vogel’s Approximation. Jurnal Derivat: Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika, 9(2), 246–257. https://doi.org/10.31316/jderivat.v9i2.3138
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
The copyright to this article is transferred to Universitas Mercu Buana (UMB) if and when the article is accepted for publication. The undersigned hereby transfers any and all rights in and to the paper including without limitation all copyrights to UMB. The undersigned hereby represents and warrants that the paper is original and that he/she is the author of the paper, except for material that is clearly identified as to its original source, with permission notices from the copyright owners where required. The undersigned represents that he/she has the power and authority to make and execute this assignment.
We declare that:
1. This paper has not been published in the same form elsewhere.
2. It will not be submitted anywhere else for publication prior to acceptance/rejection by this Journal.
3. A copyright permission is obtained for materials published elsewhere and which require this permission for reproduction.
Furthermore, I/We hereby transfer the unlimited rights of publication of the above mentioned paper in whole to UMB. The copyright transfer covers the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute the article, including reprints, translations, photographic reproductions, microform, electronic form (offline, online) or any other reproductions of similar nature.
The corresponding author signs for and accepts responsibility for releasing this material on behalf of any and all co-authors. This agreement is to be signed by at least one of the authors who have obtained the assent of the co-author(s) where applicable. After submission of this agreement signed by the corresponding author, changes of authorship or in the order of the authors listed will not be accepted.
Retained Rights/Terms and Conditions
1. Authors retain all proprietary rights in any process, procedure, or article of manufacture described in the Work.
2. Authors may reproduce or authorize others to reproduce the Work or derivative works for the authors personal use or for company use, provided that the source and the UMB copyright notice are indicated, the copies are not used in any way that implies UMB endorsement of a product or service of any employer, and the copies themselves are not offered for sale.
3. Although authors are permitted to re-use all or portions of the Work in other works, this does not include granting third-party requests for reprinting, republishing, or other types of re-use.









