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Materials handling analysis: name of the chart estimating movement between workstations Identify the chart used to estimate the amount of materials handling (from–to movement) between various work stations. Choose the correct chart type.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Travel chart (from–to chart)

Explanation:

ConceptA travel chart (also called a from–to chart) tabulates the frequency/amount of movement between department or workstation pairs. It is used to quantify and then reduce material handling.

Why others are incorrect• Flow/process/operation charts map steps and symbols, not quantitative interdepartmental flows.

Final AnswerTravel chart (from–to chart)

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