Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (12th Edition) (What's New in Operations Management)
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ISBN: 9780134741062
Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 8P
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: The location that yields the higher total profit per year should be determined.
Concept Introduction: Supply chains are the combination of network of activities and resources. It involves raw materials, components and finished products. Organizations are able to reduce the excess costs and faster delivery to their destination.
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