Pearson eText Principles of Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Principles of Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780135639221
Author: Jay Heizer, Barry Render
Publisher: PEARSON+
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Chapter 2, Problem 11DQ
Summary Introduction

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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