Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (12th Edition) (What's New in Operations Management)
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ISBN: 9780134741062
Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter D, Problem 11P
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Interpretation:the objective function and constraints for maximize the contribution to profits and overheads.
Concept Introduction:Objective functions are the linear functions and the equalities and inequalities are the constraints.
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Interpretation: using the computer package, the interpretation is to be solved
Concept Introduction: Objective functions are the linear functions and the equalities and inequalities are the constraints.
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