Track: Supply Chain
Abstract
The problem of distribution is a classic problem in logistics. The transportation method is a method that is widely used in overcoming these problems. The optimization method is sometimes difficult if directly applied to minimize transportation costs even more if there are many variables so that the heuristic method is needed first as an initial solution. A good initial solution is easy to do, quick and approaching the optimal solution. This research offers a new method of finding an initial solution called the Zack Algorithm which only has 5 steps. Based on the case study carried out, Zack Algorithm produces the lowest cost which is 0.28% lower than the North West Corner method and 0.15% lower than the Least Cost method.