Principles Of Operations Management
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ISBN: 9780135173930
Author: RENDER, Barry, HEIZER, Jay, Munson, Chuck
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 8, Problem 3P
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To select: The company which quotes the least cost.
Introduction: Location is one of the important element for a business that controls the cost and expenses. Location strategies support in framing other strategies for a firm where optimal location point will provide competitive advantage to a firm.
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