Question

Gordon​ Miller's job shop has four work​ areas, A,​ B, C, and D. Distances in feet between centers of the work areas​ are: A B C D A − 5 9 7 B − − 6 8 C − − − 11 D − − − − Workpieces moved per week between work areas​ are: A B C D A − 900 900 500 B − − 500 200 C − − − 600 D − − − − It costs Gordon ​$22 to move 1 work piece 1 foot.What is the weekly total material handling cost of the layout?

Answer 1

Answer: $600,600

Explanation:

Total handling cost :

Workpiece moved * cost * distance

Work area A :

-, (5 × 22 × 900), (9 × 22 × 900), (7 × 22 × 500)

-, 99000, 178200, 77000

Work area B:

-, -, (6 × 22 × 500), (8 × 22 × 200)

-, -, 66000, 35200

Work area C:

-, -, -, (11 × 22 × 600)

-,-,-, 145200

Work area D:

-, -, -, -

Total weekly handling cost :

(99000 + 178200 + 77000 + 66000 + 35200 + 145200)

= $600,600

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