OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CONNECT AC
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Chapter 17, Problem 3P
Prepare a Gantt chart for each of the following in the style of the chart shown in section 17.5.
a. The bank location problem (see Figure 17.4). Hint: Use the early start (ES) times given in Table 17.3.
b. Solved Problem number 2.
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