Optimizing E-commerce: Solving the Bin Packing Problem

The Bin Packing Problem (BPP) is a classic optimization problem with applications in a wide range of industries, including commerce, logistics, transportation, manufacturing, and distribution. The objective of the BPP is to pack a set of items into a minimum number of bins, each of fixed capacity, such that the total weight or volume of the packed items does not exceed the capacity of any bin [1][2]. Imagine you have a truck to deliver all the pipes, valves, and fixtures to a construction site. The bin packing problem is how to fit all these items into the truck while minimizing wasted space and ensuring that the weight limit is not exceeded. It’s like Tetris in real life, but instead of colorful blocks, you’re packing items into bins. <a href="https://pub.towardsai.net/optimizing-e-commerce-solving-the-bin-packing-problem-66d2437a0b1a">Read More</a>