Question: Develop a process layout that will minimize the total distance travelled by patients at a medical clinic, using the following information on projected departmental visits

Develop a process layout that will minimize the total distance travelled by patients at a medical clinic, using the following information on projected departmental visits by patients and distance between locations. Assume a distance of 35 feet between the reception area and each potential location. Use the format shown (15 marks)FROMDISTANCE BETWEEN LOCATIONS (feet)TOABCDEFDEF4080100120160406080120204080204040TRIPS BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS (per day)TORECEPTION12345RECEPTION61020502102010130240401108050310504012041025010510409063020

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