UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS LL W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781264759927
Author: Nickels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 9, Problem 5DCS
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To discuss: The inconvenience of the customer due to delay of the product supply and steps which is taken by the management to make employees more effective.
Introduction: The location plays an important role in manufacturing process. The manufacturing factory should be located at a place where
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UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS LL W/CONNECT
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