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̶Describe processes / machines / workshop – area!
̶Analyse processes
̶Locate processes
̶Analyse interconnection between processes analysis
̶A - the necessary proximity 5
̶E - very important proximity 4
̶I - important proximity 3
̶O - normal proximity 2
̶U - distance does not matter 1
̶X - proximity is undesirable 0

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̶TCR (total closeness rating) score based on the relation matrix
̶Sum of A, E, I, O, U and X for each workshop
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̶Select highest score and place first (if same select larger)
̶If there is any X with the already placed workshops, the workshop will be assigned in the end!
(the lower TCR moves to back)
̶Select best connection to first one, if draw, select with higher TCL
̶Select second one

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̶Placement rating
̶TCR * weight
̶Weight – 1 if bordering, 0,5 if only corner touch
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̶CREATE the layout!