How should the three cells be arranged to minimize distance


Problem

A crane serves as the material handling system in a three-cell manufacturing facility as shown below. The corresponding From-To material flow and unit cost charts are given below. Assuming rectilinear center-to-center distances,

i. How should the three cells be arranged to minimize the total travel cost of the crane?

ii. How should the three cells be arranged to minimize the total travel distance of the crane?

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