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Practical Management Science
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Chapter12: Queueing Models
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Assign the 4 departments in Table X to locations A, B, C, and D, which are separated by the distances shown in Table y, in such a way that transportation cost is minimized. Use this heuristic: assign departments with the greatest interdepartmental workflow first.

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Table X
Distance Between Locations (Meters)
From
A
B
C
D
A
25
15
45
To: Location
B
25
20
30
C
15
20
50
D
45
30
50
-
Table Y
Interdepartmental Work Flow (Loads/Day)
From
1
2
3
4
1
15
10
50
To: Department
2
45
20
60
3
20
35
-
55
4
30
40
70
Transcribed Image Text:Table X Distance Between Locations (Meters) From A B C D A 25 15 45 To: Location B 25 20 30 C 15 20 50 D 45 30 50 - Table Y Interdepartmental Work Flow (Loads/Day) From 1 2 3 4 1 15 10 50 To: Department 2 45 20 60 3 20 35 - 55 4 30 40 70
Trips
Distance (meters)
Department Pair
Departments
Locations
Workflow
Total Workflow of
the Department Pair
Transcribed Image Text:Trips Distance (meters) Department Pair Departments Locations Workflow Total Workflow of the Department Pair
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