Operations Management
17th Edition
ISBN: 9781259142208
Author: CACHON, Gérard, Terwiesch, Christian
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 11, Problem 9CQ
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To explain: The best reason to add a second supplier for a critical component.
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