Using Solver - integer solution

[Dil]

I am using the solver feature to determine the minimum # of suppliers we need
to fill our demands. When I use my solver solution, it optimizes the number
of suppliers to be .6 of a supplier. Is there a way to force the numbers to
be integers?

 

[Billy Liddel]

DIL

Set target cell, Equal to: click Value Radio Button and type 1 in InputBox

Regards
Peter

 

[Dana DeLouis]

Hi. In general, you add the constraint that your particular changing
cells are "Int" for Integer. In the Constraint window, "Int" is the
fourth item in the pull-down menu.

HTH
Dana DeLouis

 

[Bernard Liengme]

Also read about Tolerance. Use Tools | Solver | Options | Help and you will
find
Tolerance:The percentage by which the target cell of a solution satisfying
the integer constraints can differ from the true optimal value and still be
considered acceptable. This option applies only to problems with integer
constraints. A higher tolerance tends to speed up the solution process

best wishes