EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780135175859
Author: Munson
Publisher: VST
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Chapter 1, Problem 4DQ
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To determine: Four people who have contributed to the theory and techniques of operations management.

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Operations management deals with the business administration process that forms the highest level of efficiency within a company. Operations management is related to the conversion of labor and materials into products and services in an effective manner to generate or maximize profit in a company.

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