Multiple Choice
A company needs to locate three departments (X, Y, and Z) in the three areas (I, II, and III) of a new facility. They want to minimize interdepartmental transportation costs, which are expected to be $0.50 per load meter moved. An analyst has prepared the following flow and distance matrices:
Which layout will minimize the total distance loads will be moved each week?
A) X in 1; Y in 2; Z in 3
B) X in 1; Z in 2; Y in 3
C) Y in 1; X in 2; Z in 3
D) Z in 1; X in 2; Y in 3
E) Z in 1; Y in 2; X in 3
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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