Optimal solution of symmetric triangular fuzzy transportation problem using stepping stone method

To main objective of this paper is to find the optimal solution for the fuzzy transportation problem using stepping stone method.  In the proposed method, transportation cost, availability and demand of the product are represented by symmetric triangular fuzzy numbers (STFNs). The STFNs are defuzzificated by proposed ranking technique. The initial basic feasible solution is obtained by vogel’s approximation method (VAM) and then the optimal solution is obtained by stepping stone method. A numerical example is given to show the optimal solution.