Operations Management: Processes And Supply Chains (12th Edition) (what's New In Operations Management)
Operations Management: Processes And Supply Chains (12th Edition) (what's New In Operations Management)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134742205
Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 2P

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Interpretation: The location of West Gorham High School is to be determined.

Concept Introduction: Plant location means to choice the particular region for setting up a business. Choosing a place for plant is most essential in order to get maximum profit. So it is very crucial to identify an ideal place, where all the capital are brought together for progress of business.

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Interpretation: The location nearer to the site is to be determined.

Concept Introduction: Plant location means to choice the particular region for setting up a business. Choosing a place for plant is most essential in order to get maximum profit. So it is very crucial to identify an ideal place, where all the capital is brought together for progress of business.

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