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FACILITIES LOCATION

Example 2.2:

Shah Alam,
200 Point A (50, 185) Euclidean
 Distance

150
y (KM) 100  Point B (175, 100)
Bandar Hilir,

Ayer Keroh

50 Muar Batu Pahat


0 50 100 150 200 250 300
x (KM)

Figure 2.2: Distance between the point A and point B

Solution:
dAB =  (50 – 175) + (185 – 100)
2
2
= 210

3. Flow path
 Distance is measured along the actual path traversed between two points.

 Example:
Automated guided vehicles system a vehicle on a transport mission must
follow the guide path network.

2.4 Facilities Location Model

Only three facility location model will be discussed in detail. There are centure of
gravity, minisum location model, minimax location model.

2.4.1 Centure of Gravity

1. Finds location of distribution center that minimizes distribution costs
2. Things to be considered are:
a. Location of markets

b. Volume of goods shipped to those markets
c. Shipping cost (or distance)

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