Reid Chocolates has two kitchen layouts under consideration for its recipe making and testing department. The strategy is to provide the best kitchen layout possible so that food scientists can devote their time and energy to product improvement. Evaluate these two kitchen layouts and prepare a recommendation.

Number of trips between work centers: To: From: 1 2 3 4 Refrig. 1 1 Refrigerator Counter Sink Storage Stove 13 0 0 Counter 2 5 0 8 13 0 5 0 3 3 8 3 12 0 4 0 Sink 3 0 Storage 4 3 0 05 0 8 Stove 5 O 4 100 Walking distance in feet Counter Sink Storage 2 3 4 5 6 8 8 00 11 11 Refrig. 1 Stove 5 13 Kitchen Option A Walking distance in feet Refrig. Counter Sink 1 2 3 4 8 2 12 10 8 14 Storage 4 Stove