Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
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Author: Roberta S. Russell
Publisher: Wiley (WileyPLUS Products)
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Toexplain: A situation where a Person received poor-quality products or services and its nature and ways to improve quality.
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Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
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