allows the definition of an optimal operations sequence
with a corresponding block layout. This will need to be
successively adapted to the size and shape of the
allowable functional area.
Figure 7 represents the relationship chart for the process
activities of the felt hat manufacturing process.
From the buff diagram, the relationship chart of Figure 8
was acquired. The various relationships of proximity for
the workstations add to the complexity the diagram, as
it is difficult to satisfy all the requirements at the same
time.