Hi there,
I have a general understanding of Solver, but have hit a wall with this project.
In the attached I have "loads" 1-10, and their corresponding weights in Columns A:B.
What I am asking solver to do is find me the optimal combination of loads that can be built by combining into "consolidated loads" that do not exceed 60,000 lbs.
The target that I have to determine optimality is to minimize the size of the last "consolidated load" that can be built (this is due to rate structure specific to the business).
I have been able to get solver to work under the Evolutionary model, but as we all know, this doesn't guarantee optimality. Hence I have been trying to figure out if this problem can be presented in a linear form to Solver to allow it to converge on an optimal result. My Solver/mathematic skills haven't allowed me to get any further than this.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.