Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
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ISBN: 9781119371618
Author: Roberta S. Russell
Publisher: Wiley (WileyPLUS Products)
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.3CP
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The failure of the course of action in the mind of the founder of the VT Company was caused by the fall out of the partner company that withdrew their support and left the founder with very less competitive edge to stand a ground in the market for virtual reality and computer visualizations. The need is to analyze and establish a successful possibility among various alternatives that can be used to rebuild the company.
To explain: Ways to reconcile the goals of the organization according to the needs of the market.
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Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
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