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Chapter 9 – Simplex Method

Key Terms:

Slack Variable, Surplus Variable, Artificial Variable

Solution Mix, Basic / Non-Basic Variables

You should know how to:

Convert inequalities to equations acceptable to simplex tableau by introducing new variables as necessary.

Set up initial simplex tableau for maximization problem.

Determine if current tableau represents optimal solution.

Interpret simplex tableau: Which solution does it represent? What is value of the objective function at this point? Which variables are basic (not fixed at zero)? Is this the optimal solution? If not, which variable should be introduced next?

Verify that a solution if feasible.

Chapter 10 – Transportation and Assignment Models

You should know how to:

Set up transportation table.

When to introduce a dummy source or destination.

Find initial feasible solution using Northwest Corner Rule or Vogel’s Approximation.

Verify that a solution is feasible.

Calculate cost of the route chosen.

Determine if this is the optimal solution using Stepping Stone Method or MODI approach.

Iterate to find better solution if this was not optimal.

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