Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2021, 23(1):A62-A73 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2021.1.A62-A73

Optimisation of Distribution Routes: A Case Study

Rudolf Kampf ORCID...1, Martina Hlatká ORCID...1, Patrik Gross ORCID...1
1 Department of Transport and Logistics, Faculty of Technology, Institute of Technology and Business in Ceske Budejovice, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic

This article focuses on optimisation of the distribution routes for a company that produces carpets, floor coverings and tapestries. The optimisation process is based on operational research methods including, without limitations, Mayer's method and the single linkage method. The obtained results are subsequently compared to the current situation and evaluated in terms of time and costs. The conclusion provides the optimised economic solution.

Keywords: logistics; transport; transportation problem; operational research; Mayer´s method; single linkage method

Received: July 13, 2020; Accepted: July 23, 2020; Prepublished online: November 12, 2020; Published: January 4, 2021  Show citation

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Kampf, R., Hlatká, M., & Gross, P. (2021). Optimisation of Distribution Routes: A Case Study. Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina, 23(1), A62-73. doi: 10.26552/com.C.2021.1.A62-A73
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