Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 6, Problem 2.2Q
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The drawing of the existing food truck layout and the total score it earns.
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Chapter 6 Solutions
Practical Operations Management
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