Principles Of Operations Management
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Author: RENDER, Barry, HEIZER, Jay, Munson, Chuck
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Chapter 5, Problem 3DQ
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To determine: Ways in which product strategy is linked to product decisions.
Introduction:
Product strategy:
Product strategy and product decisions are important part for a product from its initiation to making the product to reach its target market. The product decisions are part of product strategy which varying based on the strategy followed by the organization.
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