minimumosten
Minimumosten is a term used in optimization theory to denote a class of problems that seek to minimize total costs within a system subject to a set of constraints. The concept is general and applies to resource allocation, production, routing, and scheduling problems where costs are associated with decisions.
Mathematically, minimumosten problems are often formulated as cost-minimization programs: minimize c^T x subject to Ax ≤ b,
Solution methods include exact algorithms such as the simplex method, interior-point methods, branch-and-bound, and cutting-plane approaches,
Applications span supply chain design and operation, energy systems optimization, transportation and logistics, manufacturing planning, and
Minimumosten is closely related to, but distinct from, the minimum-cost flow problem, which focuses on routing