Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781259142208
Author: CACHON, Gérard, Terwiesch, Christian
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 20, Problem 3CQ
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To determine: The correct statement that relates to the given scenario.
Given scenario: Person W is the vice president of a product development in a big computer maker. He has conversion with the vice president of purchase regarding a strategic change. The company spends 80% of its cost on purchasing, 10% on production and 2% on product development.
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