Practical Operations Management
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Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 6, Problem 32P
(a)
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: Facility layout is given which shows that there are four departments A, B, C, and D and all are located one after another starting from A. It is also provided that 25 customers travel between A and C and average of 10 customers travel between C and D. So, the company wants to know the load distance score.
Concept Introduction: The load distance method is a specific method for the evaluations of the locations on proximity base with the objective of proper selection of the location which will reduce the weighing load of moving in and out of the facility.
(b)
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: Facility layout is given which shows that there are four departments A, B, C and D and all are located one after another starting from A but as per the suggestion of the employees’ company will switch the places of the department C and D. It is also provided that 25 customers travel between A and C and average 10 customers travel between C and D. So, company wants to know the new load distance score.
Concept Introduction: The load distance method is a specific method for the evaluations of the locations on proximity base with the objective of proper selection of the location which will reduce the weighing load of moving in and out of the facility.
(c)
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: Facility layout is given which shows that there are four departments A, B, C, and D and all are located one after another starting from A. It is also provided that 25 customers travel between A and C and an average of 10 customers travel between C and D. So, the company wants to know the best location for department B.
Concept Introduction: The load distance method is a specific method for the evaluations of the locations on proximity base with the objective of proper selection of the location which will reduce the weighing load of moving in and out of the facility.
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