Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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ISBN: 9781478623069
Author: Steven Nahmias, Tava Lennon Olsen
Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
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Chapter 11.8, Problem 27P
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Interpretation: Distance measurement technique applicable to location problems are to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Euclidean distance is used to determine the length of a segment joining two points.Rectilinear distances generally used to calculate the distance between two points through rectilinear aisles and or street networks.
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Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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