The shortest-route technique would best be used to determine the amount of LAN network wiring within a building. determine the path for a truck making frequent but repeatable drops. determine the number of units to ship from each source to each destination. minimize the amount of traffic flow on a busy highway.

A shortest route technique is mainly used to determine the shortest distance between an original point (departures) and various destination points at a specific period of time.

In order to effectively and efficiently use the shortest technique, it is important to illustrate or represent the various routes as a network comprising of nodes. The first key step in applying the shortest route technique is to, choose the nearest node having the shortest route to the origin and put a distance box.

The shortest-route technique would best be used to determine the path for a truck making frequent but repeatable drops.

Other applications of the shortest-route technique are;

1. A tourist planning a vacation with the aim of minimizing the required driving time and stress.

2. A dispatch rider using the shortest route so as to minimize fuel and the distance traveled to get to his destination.