Improve ice transportation routes to reduce costs

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Transportation, Saving Algorithm, Nearest neighbor algorithm, Microsoft Excel troubleshooting program, VRP spreadsheet troubleshooting program

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Ekaluck Tantiphiriya
Division of Production Technology, Nan Technical College, Institute of Vocational education Northern Region 2, Nan Province
Achawin Sayapong
Division of Production Technology, Nan Technical College, Institute of Vocational education Northern Region 2, Nan Province
Sittidech Krutsee
Division of Production Technology, Nan Technical College, Institute of Vocational education Northern Region 2, Nan Province
Yothin Autthawang
Division of Production Technology, Nan Technical College, Institute of Vocational education Northern Region 2, Nan Province

Abstract

This research focuses on reducing costs and improving the efficiency of ice delivery routes. By applying mathematical modeling to transportation planning, the study aims to design more efficient delivery methods. The research found that a major problem was the excessive distance traveled during deliveries, leading to higher fuel costs. Therefore, it was necessary to study and improve delivery methods. Transportation data and customer information were collected and analyzed using the savings algorithm, the nearest neighbor algorithm, and VRP Spreadsheet Solver, a mathematical tool used to calculate the shortest distance for goods delivery. Comparisons between traditional delivery methods and those using the calculation program showed a 17.11% The total distance can be reduced from 754 kilometers to 625 kilometers, a decrease of 129 kilometers. Additionally, the transportation cost can be reduced from 3,622 baht to 3,000 baht, a decrease of 622 baht per day. These results demonstrate the importance of using technology and mathematical methods to improve the transportation processes in this industry.

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Tantiphiriya, E. ., Sayapong, A. ., Krutsee, S. ., & Autthawang, Y. . . (2024). Improve ice transportation routes to reduce costs. Journal of SciTech-ASEAN, 4(2), 69–83. retrieved from https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/STJS/article/view/264588
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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): july - December 2024
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Research Article
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