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$(12$ Points$)$

$(12$ pts $.)$ There is a manufacturing plant that produces $6$ different models of products all at medium volume. a$)$ To decrease material handling for the given machine$-$part matrix shown below, form cells using Rank Order Clustering Algorithm and briefly describe each step $(8$ pts$.)$

b$)$ Suppose in $10$ years, all the products are to be produced at high volume, how would you update the layout $($to what type of layout$)?(2$pts$.)$ Present your new layout suggestion in words$/$drawing $(2$ pts$.)$

Machines

Propose grouping of machines and parts: