C) Bases on the given flows between work centers, one should ensure that centers
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C) Bases on the given flows between work centers, one should ensure that centers A and __ are next to each other as they have the highest number of moves between each other.
D) The second Highest flow that exists between any two work centers= ____ parts. (whole number)
E) The cumulative distance based on the overall movement of parts between work centers for this layout= ____ feet.
Munson Manufacturing, in Gainesville, Florida, wants to arrange its four work centers so as to minimize interdepartmental parts handling costs. The flows and existing facility layout are shown in the figures below. Figure 1. Parts Moved Between Work Centers 600 225 450 75 325 0 0 750 0 Figure 2. Existing Layout a) For the existing layout, the cumulative "load x distance" or "movement cost"-feet (enter your response as a whole number)Explanation / Answer
a) cumulative load*distance or movement cost =
distance between Ato B = 30 inch = 2.5 feet
distance between A to C = 30+30 = 60 = 5 feet
distance between A to D = 30+30+30 = 90 = 7.5 feet
B to C = 30 = 2.5 feet
B to D = 60 = 5 feet
C to D =30 = 2.5 feet
movement cost = 450*2.5 + 600*5 + 75*7.5 + 325*2.5 + 225*2.5 + 750*2.5
= 1125 + 3000 + 562.5 + 812.5+ 562.5 + 1875
= 7937.5
total movement cost = 7938 feet
b) The highest flow that exists between any two work centers =
A and B, 450 + 325 = 775 parts
c) Bases on the given flows between work centers, one should ensure that centers A and B are next to each other as they have the highest number of moves between each other.
since A and B have highest number of moves they should be next to each other.
d) The second Highest flow that exists between any two work centers=
C and D = 750 parts
e) The cumulative distance based on the overall movement of parts between work centers for this layout= 7.5 feet for the maximum distance of A and D.
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