EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
13th Edition
ISBN: 8220103675987
Author: Stevenson
Publisher: YUZU
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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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