North West Corner Method (NWC) Transportation Cost Calculator

Calculate Minimum Transportation Cost with NWC (2x2 Example)

This calculator demonstrates the North West Corner Method for a 2 Sources × 2 Destinations transportation problem.

Supply & Demand Input

Source 1 Supply (Units)

Source 2 Supply (Units)

Destination 1 Demand (Units)

Destination 2 Demand (Units)

Unit Transportation Costs (per unit)

Cost S1 to D1

Cost S1 to D2

Cost S2 to D1

Cost S2 to D2

Calculation Results:

Total Supply Entered: units

Total Demand Entered: units

Initial Basic Feasible Solution (Allocation):

From/To	Destination 1	Destination 2	Supply (Allocated)
Source 1
Source 2
Demand (Allocated)

Minimum Transportation Cost:

Utilize our Minimum Transportation Cost Calculator using the North West Corner Method (NWC) to find an initial basic feasible solution for your logistics problems. This tool helps optimize supply chain distribution by efficiently allocating units from various sources to multiple destinations, minimizing shipping expenses. Ideal for operations research and supply chain management students and professionals.

Formula:

Minimize Total Cost (Z) = Σ_i=1^m Σ_j=1ⁿ (C_ij × X_ij)
Where:
C_ij = Cost to transport one unit from source i to destination j
X_ij = Units transported from source i to destination j
m = Number of sources
n = Number of destinations

The North West Corner Method is an algorithmic procedure to find an initial feasible solution, not a direct formula.

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