Operations and Supply Chain Management 9th edition
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ISBN: 9781119320975
Author: Roberta S. Russell, Bernard W. Taylor III
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 11, Problem 13Q
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To explain: Research in the given magazine on articles about a company and its logistics, transportation and distribution functions.
Introduction: Magazine reviews give insight on the latest trends in supply chain operations, also analyses about companies and their operations, discussing about current performance, future trends and so on.
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