Operation Management Potential Layout
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23- Consider the following potential layout, expected material flow, and partial distance matrix for a machine shop...
Measure distances rectilinearly (N-S-E-W), between the centers of the department. What is the total flow * distance cost measure for this layout, assuming a $1 cost per unit/distance? (You will need to complete the distance matrix).
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The operation management potential layout is found. The centers of the department are found.
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