OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CUSTOM ACCESS
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Author: KRAJEWSKI
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 10, Problem 13P
Gerald Glynn manages the Michaels Distribution Center. After careful examination of his database information, he has determined the daily requirements for part-time loading dock personnel. The distribution center operates 7 days a week, and the daily part-time staffing requirements are
Find the minimum number of workers Glynn must hire. Prepare a workforce
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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CUSTOM ACCESS
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