Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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Chapter 11.6, Problem 19P
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Interpretation: A layout using the technique of ALDEP is to be computed assuming that the departments are in alphabetical order.
Concept Introduction: Automatic Layout Design Program substitute format. CRAFT (Computerized Relative Allocation of Facilities Technique) has been. Created to improve a current format, while ALDEP (Automated Layout Design Program) is. A development format.
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