Question: Load Distance Analysis Method 5 4 6 Problem 4 A warehouse processes six products monthly. The products are A, B, C, D, E and F.

Load Distance Analysis Method 5 4 6 Problem 4 A
Load Distance Analysis Method 5 4 6 Problem 4 A warehouse processes six products monthly. The products are A, B, C, D, E and F. TWO alternative layouts, X and Y, for the warehouse are being considered. Layout x Layout Y 1 3 Receiving (R) 5 1 Shipping (5) 2 4 6 Shipping (S) 2 3 Receiving (R) The products, their monthly production quantities, their sequence of processing and distances between processing departments are shown in the following table: Product Number of Products Product Sequence of Distances (Feet) Processed per month Sequences Layout X Layout Y 1000 R-1-5 50 70 B 3000 R-2-5 70 R-3-S 2000 50 30 3000 R-4-5 50 30 R-5-S 2000 30 E 2000 R-6-5 30 70 50

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