Interactive graphical computer application for large-scale cattle feed distribution management

In this paper we describe the development of a visual computer-based interactive management tool for feed distribution at a cattle ranch. In Operations Research terminology, the underlying problem is that of a split-delivery capacitated rural postman problem with time windows on arc. In terms of decision support, the scope of the paper is the description of a computer-based tool used to graphically present the feed distribution solution, and to facilitate the management of cattle feed related input and update operations. This system was site tested in a real cattle feed environment and received very high praise from the cattle professionals.