Question: Problem 6-16 (Static) Develop a process layout that will minimize the total distance traveled by patients at a medical clinic, using the following information on

Problem 6-16 (Static) Develop a process layoutProblem 6-16 (Static) Develop a process layout

Problem 6-16 (Static) Develop a process layout that will minimize the total distance traveled 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. To A From A B D E F DISTANCE BETWEEN LOCATIONS (feet) B D E 40 80 100 120 40 60 80 20 40 20 F 160 120 80 40 40 Reception 6 Reception TRIPS BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS (per day) 1 2 3 4 5 20 50 210 20 10 40 110 80 50 40 10 250 40 10 40 10 0 10 30 2 3 4 5 6 130 50 120 10 90 20 A F Reception B D Location Department 3 A B 4 ODL 6

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