Consider the data and assumptions given in Problem 10.29, but this time assume that the six cells

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Consider the data and assumptions given in Problem 10.29, but this time assume that the six cells are to be located in an L-shaped facility, as shown in the figure below.

a. Determine a lower bound for the material handling cost.

b. Given an initial cell layout where product 1 is located in cell A, product 2 is located in cell B, etc., calculate the total material handling cost.

c. Use the improvement procedure to determine a better layout and calculate its total material handling cost.

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Facilities Planning

ISBN: 9780470444047

4th Edition

Authors: James A. Tompkins, John A. White, Yavuz A. Bozer, J. M. A. Tanchoco

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