OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Author: CACHON
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Chapter 14, Problem 16CQ
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To explain: The likely discovery Person AL will make with respect to the distribution center regarding the on-hand inventory.
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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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