Penentuan Rute Distribusi Menggunakan Metode Saving Matrix untuk Meminimalkan Biaya Transportasi di PT. Siantar Top

Abstract

Good distribution and transportation is an important thing in the company so that a product can be sent to consumers on time, right at the specified place, and the goods are in good condition. The distribution of products from sources to several destinations is of course a fairly complex problem, because the existence of several destinations for product delivery will result in several distribution channels that are longer and longer in distance and time. PT Siantar Top Medan is required to be able to design reliable delivery performance, while in fulfilling these targets there are still problems from the company, namely in product distribution. The product distribution process in one product delivery is only done to one retailer. Poor planning of the distribution system will lead to wastage of transportation costs and a decrease in consumer satisfaction, which in turn causes a loss of trust. The saving matrix method is a method used in determining product distribution routes to consumers by determining the route to be passed and the number of means of conveyance based on the capacity of the means of conveyance in order to obtain an efficient route and minimum transportation costs. From data processing and discussion, it was obtained 5 sub-routes with the previous distance of 633.8 km to 495.8 km which affected the distribution time which was previously 39.4 hours to 35.3 hours and savings in transportation costs which were originally Rp. 643,271 to Rp. 594. 960 on the new route. Then the savings in transportation costs amounted to IDR 48,311.