Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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Chapter 1.3, Problem 8P
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Interpretation: The factor advantage that favours aluminum industry in United States over Japan and makes it cheaper to produce here only.
Concept Introduction: Porter, the famous economist suggested 4 determinants of national advantages viz. factors conditions, demand conditions, related and supporting industries and company strategy, structure and competition. So, among these factor advantages, related and supporting industries, is the one which favours the aluminum industry in United States over Japan and makes it cheaper to produce here only.
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Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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