A department store chain is designing a layout for a new store. The store manager wants to provide as much convenience as possible for her customers. Based on historical data, the number of trips between departments per hour is given in the following closeness matrix. A block plan showing a preliminary layout is also shown. Department Closeness Factors (Trips per hour) 1/0 2/S 3/H 4/T 5/A 6/E 1. Office Supplies (O) --- 2. Sporting Goods (S) 40 100 50 20 10 100 80 60 80 4. Toys (T) 3. Hardware (H) 5. Automotive (A) 6871 70 100 50 70 90 60 6. Electronics (E) Customer travel between departments is restricted to the aisles shown in the block plan as dotted lines. 1. OFFICE SUPPLIES 2. SPORTING GOODS 3. HARDWARE