EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Author: Stevenson
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 13, Problem 1CTE
To be competitive, many fast-food chains began to expand their menus to include a wider range of foods. Although contributing to competitiveness, this has added to the complexity of operations, including inventory management. Specifically, in what ways does the expansion of menu offerings create problems for inventory management?
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