Question: A firm operates a distribution center with the layout shown below. Pallets are received. Approximately 2 0 % of pallets are cross docked. The remainder

A firm operates a distribution center with the layout shown below. Pallets are received.
Approximately 20% of pallets are cross docked. The remainder are stored in bulk storage (B). Cases
are taken from pallets in (B) to replenish case storage in (C). Items are picked from case picking (C)
and sent to sorting (T), then to packing (P), staging ((G) and finally shipping (S). Selected material
flows per month are shown between departments. (5) How many pallets are shipped out per
month?
(10) What is the monthly one - way distance for replenishment trips made from bulk
storage to case picking?
(5) How many pallets are shipped out per month?
(10) What is the monthly one-way distance for replenishment trips made from bulk
storage to case picking?
 A firm operates a distribution center with the layout shown below.

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