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?
1 answer:
Answer: $600,600
Step-by-step 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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