Operations and Supply Chain Management 9th edition
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ISBN: 9781119320975
Author: Roberta S. Russell, Bernard W. Taylor III
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 2, Problem 47Q
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To explain: Research the website of a company that is known to be a leading user and proponent of Six Sigma and discuss what they say about their use of Six Sigma.
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Operations and Supply Chain Management 9th edition
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