When formulating and solving the transportation problem, the traditional approach only considers factors of a quantitative nature. However, in the environment of transport systems, there are also factors of a qualitative character that can significantly influence the multidimensional and far-reaching effects of decisions made.They usually correspond to the social and environmental context. In order to properly account for them, existing, proven models and methods for solving the transportation problem can be appropriately adapted. For this purpose, one can, for example, use the interesting concept of relative linear programming, which combines the features of linear programming and the analytic hierarchy process. The paper presents the principles of its application using the example of a selected production-transportation problem. During the proper preparation of modern decisions, it is necessary to consider all significant factors that can substantially shape the effects of decisions. (…)
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Source: Logistics Magazine