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:

Mixed Strategy

A planning strategy that uses two or more controllable variables to set a feasible production plan.

Operations Managers

Experts in charge of managing, planning, and directing the production process and restructuring business activities for the creation of goods or services.

Aggregate Plan

A strategic approach to production planning that outlines overall output levels and inventory to meet forecasted demand.

Organizational Strategic Goals

Organizational strategic goals are long-term objectives that guide a company's direction and decision-making, aiming to create competitive advantages and ensure sustainability.