Practical Operations Management
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 6, Problem 2.3Q
Summary Introduction
Interpretation:
The concepts of projects, customized products and relationship between projects and customized products.
Concept Introduction:
Planning and managing projects is an essential activity in any company and also in the case of customized products. Few companies who concentrate on the customization process are more concerned with customers during development. This approach includes the choice of choosing customized products.
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Chapter 6 Solutions
Practical Operations Management
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