Question: Q 3 . [ QAP ] Ikea is trying to open 4 new warehouses ( W H ) in the UAE to serve more people.

Q3.[QAP] Ikea is trying to open 4 new warehouses (WH) in the UAE to serve more people. Each warehouse
is providing a set of products. Therefore, there is flow among the warehouses. Based on the initial study
by the company, there are 4 possible locations.
W=|[0,5,12,30],[5,0,15,20],[12,15,0,25],[30,20,25,0]|,D=|[0,30,20,25],[30,0,65,20],[20,65,0,100],[25,20,100,0]|
a. Illustrate the heuristic procedures to find the best assigning of the locations. The WH are A, B, C and D are to
be placed in four locations (1,2,3,4) in the UAE. The number of trips per day between the warehouses and the
distances between locations are expressed by the symmetric matrices W and D, respectively (D is in km,W is
1000 batches).
b. Is the heuristic solution optimal, Why (Find LB)? If not, make one change in the locations and calculate the
difference. Is it better or not? Why?
c. Using Cplex, find the optimal solution. Write down the total cost and the assignment. Compare the results with
part a.
Write your answer in the paper and Upload the Cplex file.
d. Create the activity relationship chart for the clinics.
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