TITLE:
The Application of Shortest Path Model in the Efficiency of the Downstream Distribution: A Case Study of ALIMENS GAS COMPANY (Part A: From Tarkwa to SAMREBOI)
AUTHORS:
Caleb Amamoo-Otoo
KEYWORDS:
TARKWA ALIMENS GAS Company, Customer Satisfaction, Lead Time, Shortest Path Model, SAMREBOI
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Business and Management,
Vol.14 No.2,
February
28,
2026
ABSTRACT: The main purpose of this study was to redesign a shortest path route for ALIMENS Gas Company which is situated in Tarkwa, to one of their distribution centers which is in SAMREBOI. The results depict the shortest path from TARKWA ALIMENS GAS COMPANY to SAMREBOI is TK-PT-TB-ES-WA-AK-SB. In addition, if the shortest path model strategy is implemented on this distribution channel, there would be a total reduction of 34 km which will help reduce the total distance thereby reducing fuel cost. Based on the findings, there is a need for ALIMENS GAS COMPANY to adopt shortest path model strategy, since they are facing problems with their lead time. In this case, products will be distributed on time whilst cutting down cost.