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Chapter 9, Problem 5P
Adam Munson Manufacturing, in Gainesville, Florida, wants to arrange its four work centers so as to minimize interdepartmental parts handling costs. The flows and existing facility layout are shown in Figure 9.19. For example, to move a part from Work Center A to Work Center C is a 60-foot movement distance. It is 90 feet from A to D.
Parts Moved Between Work Centers
Existing Layout
Figure 9.19
Munson Manufacturing
a) What is the “load × distance,” or “movement cost,” of the layout shown?
b) Provide an improved layout and compute its movement cost.
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