Principles Of Operations Management
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780135173930
Author: RENDER, Barry, HEIZER, Jay, Munson, Chuck
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 2, Problem 11DQ
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To determine: Operations strategy for Southwest Airlines after purchasing AirTran.
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Southwest Airlines:
Southwest airlines Co. is a Major US Airline company known for providing low cost services. Southwest airlines acquired AirTran which is another low cost airline at the end of 2014.
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