Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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Chapter 8.5, Problem 30P
Summary Introduction
Interpretation:The factors favorable/unfavorable to the success of an MRP system are to be discussed.
Concept Introduction: MRP (material Resource Planning) issoftware based system encompassing the production planning,
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