Table 1012
a Company with a Process Layout Wants to Rearrange

question 103

Multiple Choice

Table 10.12
A company with a process layout wants to rearrange its facility in the space available. There are six departments, and the
flow among them is given in the following trip matrix. The shape and the size of the space available is also given. Assume
rectilinear distances.




-Use the information from Table 10.12. Consideration of safety and EPA regulations restrict the location of certain departments: Department A must be assigned to positions 1 or 4, Department D must be assigned to positions 4 or 6, Department E must be assigned to positions 1 or 3, and Department F must be assigned to positions 3 or 6. What is the least load- distance assignment of the departments to locations?

• A)\[\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { E } \\ \hline \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { F } \\ \hline \end{array}\]
• B)\[\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { F } \\ \hline \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { D } \\ \hline \end{array}\]
• C)\[\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { F } \\ \hline \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } \\ \hline \end{array}\]
• D)\[\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } \\ \hline \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { F } \\ \hline \end{array}\]

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Definitions:

Aortic Arch

The curved portion at the top of the aorta, which gives rise to the major arteries supplying the head, neck, and upper limbs.

Brachiocephalic Trunk

A major blood vessel that arises from the aortic arch and supplies blood to the right arm and the head and neck.

Subclavian Artery

A pair of major arteries located bilaterally, beneath the clavicle, responsible for supplying blood to the upper limbs, neck, and brain.

Axillary Artery

A major blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood to the armpit area, upper limbs, and some chest regions.