Operations Management, Binder Ready Version: An Integrated Approach
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Author: R. Dan Reid, Nada R. Sanders
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Case Summary: The C C Animal Clinic seems to be having problems related to operations management. The problems related to inventory management, rotation of
Interpretation: In addressing these issues, it is extremely important in identifying relevant solutions to overcome the said problems.
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