Abstract:
This comprehensive study delves deeply into the intricate process of optimizing fish product distribution routes in the
expansive Western Kenya region, with an explicit focus on understanding and refining the operational strategies employed by
Victory Farm Limited. Leveraging the Hungarian Method, celebrated for its unparalleled effectiveness in the realm of
combinatorial optimization, the research endeavors to meticulously evaluate and fine-tune the shortest and most efficient
transportation routes for seamlessly ferrying fish products from Kisumu Logistic Center to a myriad of distribution depots and
retail markets scattered across the Western Kenya region's diverse landscape. Through an exhaustive analysis that spans road
networks, logistical constraints, and the ever-evolving dynamics of market demand, this study systematically identifies and
delineates optimal routes that not only minimize the distance traversed but also significantly mitigate associated transportation
costs, all while steadfastly adhering to stringent standards for punctuality and product quality. Furthermore, by synergistically
integrating sophisticated mathematical modeling techniques, meticulously executed through Python programming, with a
robust foundation of real-world data meticulously sourced from Victory Farm Limited, this research endeavors to provide
invaluable insights and pragmatic recommendations aimed at fortifying and enhancing the overall efficiency and profitability
of fish product distribution operations throughout Victory Farm Western Kenya depots. In essence, the anticipated outcomes of
this study transcend the realm of theoretical conjecture, poised instead to catalyze tangible advancements in the sustainable
development of the region's burgeoning aquaculture sec
