Gator Office Supplies 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 Supplies using the load–distance model?

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TABLE 10.12 From-To Matrix for Gator Office Supplies Trips Between Departments Department A A B C D E 30 F 34 25 55 B C 20 10 10 50 5 DEF 30