Penerapan Metode Potensial dalam Menentukan Biaya Distribusi Minimum (Studi Kasus : PT. Mitra Perkasa Dhian Abadi)

Abstract

Transportation problem is one of the specific linear program problems that can be solved by using the method of transportation. PT. Mitra Perkasa Dhian Abadi is a company engaged in selling the Yamaha motorcycles. In selling and distributing its products, the company needs the operation cost. One of the problems found inside the company's operating cost is the high cost of transportation incurred by the company in distributing Yamaha motorcycles. Therefore, its need a method of transportation to determine the minimum distribution costs at PT. Mitra Perkasa Dhian Abadi that aimed to save the cost of operation. The research methodology used in this paper is Northwest Corner Rule for the initial solution and the Potential Method to find the optimal solution. The company’s cost of transportation in 2013 is Rp 58.743.000,00 while there sults of transportation costs in 2013 calculated by using the potential method generates optimal cost for Rp 45.519.000,00. By using the potential method, in 2013 companies can save the cost for Rp 13.224.000,00.