Use the Clark and Wright savings heuristic for the following network of customers, starting from location 1.

-Based on the savings computed for the paired combinations, which one represents the most acceptable delivery route for the network of customers?
A)1-3-2-4-1
B)1-2-4-3-1
C)1-3-4-2-1
D)1-2-3-4-1
E)1-4-2-3-1

Question

Use the Clark and Wright savings heuristic for the following network of customers, starting from location 1.
 
-Based on the savings computed for the paired combinations, which one represents the most acceptable delivery route for the network of customers?
A)1-3-2-4-1 
B)1-2-4-3-1 
C)1-3-4-2-1 
D)1-2-3-4-1 
E)1-4-2-3-1

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most acceptable delivery route is typically the one that minimizes the total distance or cost. Without specific savings or distance data, option D (1-2-3-4-1) is often a common optimal route in network problems, assuming it follows a logical sequence and minimizes backtracking.

Use the Clark and Wright Savings Heuristic for the Following