5. Gator Office Systems is comparing two layouts for the design of its office building. It has interviewed managers in order to develop the from-to matrix shown in Table 10-12. The two layouts considered are shown in Figure 10-14. Which layout do you think is better for Gator Office Systems, using the load—distance model?

TABLE 10-12 From-To Matrix for Gator Office Supplies Trips between Departments Department A A B C D E F 30 34 50 25 B C D E 55 10 10 15 5 30 F Current layout E A C D Proposed layout c D A 8 E L FIGURE 10-14 Current and proposed layouts for Gator Office Supplies