Figure K.2
A department store chain is designing a layout for a new store. The store manager wants to provide as much convenience as possible for her customers. Based on historical data, the number of trips between departments per hour is given in the following closeness matrix. A block plan showing a preliminary layout is also shown.

Customer travel between departments is restricted to the aisles shown in the block plan as dotted lines.

-Use the information in Figure K.2. What is the total weighted-distance (wd) score between Office Supplies and Hardware?
A) less than or equal to 50
B) greater than 50 but less than or equal to 150
C) greater than 150 but less than or equal to 250
D) greater than 250

Question

Figure K.2
A department store chain is designing a layout for a new store. The store manager wants to provide as much convenience as possible for her customers. Based on historical data, the number of trips between departments per hour is given in the following closeness matrix. A block plan showing a preliminary layout is also shown.
  
Customer travel between departments is restricted to the aisles shown in the block plan as dotted lines.

-Use the information in Figure K.2. What is the total weighted-distance (wd) score between Office Supplies and Hardware?
A) less than or equal to 50 
B) greater than 50 but less than or equal to 150 
C) greater than 150 but less than or equal to 250 
D) greater than 250

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total weighted-distance score between Office Supplies and Hardware is calculated based on the distances and weights provided in Figure K.2. The score falls within the range of greater than 150 but less than or equal to 250.

Figure K.2 a Department Store Chain Is Designing a Layout for a for a New