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Algebraic simplex initialization combined with the nonfeasible basis method

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  • Nabli, Hédi
  • Chahdoura, Sonia

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We propose, in this paper, a new method to initialize the simplex algorithm. This approach does not involve any artificial variables. It can detect also the redundant constraints or infeasibility, if any. Generally, the basis found by this approach is not feasible. To achieve feasibility, this algorithm appeals to the nonfeasible basis method (NFB). Furthermore, we propose a new pivoting rule for NFB method, which shows to be beneficial in both numerical and time complexity. When solving a linear program, we develop an efficient criterion to decide in advance which algorithm between NFB and formal nonfeasible basis method seems to be more rapid. Comparative analysis is carried out with a set of standard test problems from Netlib. Our computational results indicate that the proposed algorithm is more advantageous than two-phase and perturbation algorithm in terms of number of iterations, number of involved variables, and also computational time.

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  • Nabli, Hédi & Chahdoura, Sonia, 2015. "Algebraic simplex initialization combined with the nonfeasible basis method," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 245(2), pages 384-391.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:245:y:2015:i:2:p:384-391
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2015.03.040
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