Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Operations Management with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
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Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
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Chapter 14, Problem 2DQ
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: The additive manufacturing effects on each of the core processes of the supply chain.
Concept Introduction:
Supply chain: A Supply chain can be defined as a group or network which involves the efforts of individuals, organizations, resources, technology, and activities required in the creation and sale of a product.
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