Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
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ISBN: 9781119371618
Author: Roberta S. Russell
Publisher: Wiley (WileyPLUS Products)
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Chapter 11, Problem 38Q
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To explain: The key trends in the supply chain of companies that feature in the Gartner’s list of “Top 25 Supply chains”.
Introduction: Gartner measures the supply chain performance of top companies and makes a comprehensive listing of the Top 25 supply chains and highlights their best practices. So far they have published this ranking system for 15 consecutive years.
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