Utility Function

Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utility_function

A utility function in logistics is a mathematical representation that assigns a numerical value to each decision alternative or scenario, reflecting preferences or usefulness in terms of cost, delivery time, quality, and other criteria.

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