Optimization of Rice Distribution Using a Linear Programming Model at Perum Bulog, West Java Regional Division, Indonesia

Good distribution network management is a very important competitive advantage for a company. The distribution that is not right with the wrong time will also have a big impact on all aspects, especially company profits. The exact number and timing are crucial points in the distribution. The distribution and transportation system must be designed optimally so that the minimum cost is obtained. Perum Bulog, West Java Regional Division, is the government's representative in distributing rice evenly and distributing rice, which is a staple food commodity for Indonesian people in general. Of course, it must pay attention to optimal distribution patterns. In carrying out the operational process, the West Java Regional Division of Perum Bulog will be assisted by 7 Regional Sub-Divisions scattered throughout the West Java region who will handle rice in their respective working areas. This study aims to determine the planning path and the optimum amount of rice distribution from the West Java Regional Division to districts and cities that can minimize distribution costs so that the costs incurred will reach their lowest point using the Linear Programming method. The analysis of this research was assisted by the LINDO software version 7.0 for Windows 10.0. From the results of this research, the optimization of rice distribution at Perum Bulog Divre West Java, with the optimum total distribution cost is IDR 6,374,025 360.