Which one of the following statements about layouts is NOT true?
A) A block plan allocates space and indicates placement of each department.
B) A trip matrix gives the number of trips (or some other measure of materials movement) per day.
C) A detailed layout should be designed first, to give guidance to developing the block plan.
D) A REL chart reflects qualitative judgments of managers or employees.

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This statement is false. A block plan is typically designed first to determine the allocation of space and placement of each department, followed by a detailed layout that shows the specific arrangement of equipment and workstations within each department.

Which One of the Following Statements About Layouts Is NOT