Practical Operations Management
Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 11, Problem 10P
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Interpretation: The name of the approach that recognizes capacity constraints is to be determined

Concept Introduction: Materials Requirement Planning is a process in which planning is made for the requirement of raw material required foe manufacturing of finished product.

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