Question: You are trying to perform a layout analysis for a job shop with the four departments shown below. Assume the walls between departments cannot be

You are trying to perform a layout analysis for a job shop with the four departments shown below. Assume the walls between departments cannot be changed.

A B C D

The cost of hauling a load one yard is $2. Distance and load tables are below:

Distance (in yards):

From: / To: A B C D
A 0 1 2 4
B 1 0 1 3
C 2 1 0 2
D 4 3 2 0

Loads:

From: / To: A B C D
A 0 2 8 1
B 0 0 3 0
C 0 0 0 5
D 0 0 0 0

a. (4 Points) Determine the total handling cost of the current layout.

b. (6 Points) Try to improve your answer by switching two departments only. What is the cost of your new layout?

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