Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Operations Management with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
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Chapter 3, Problem 2DQ
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To determine: Consequences of new product in the market.
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In 2012-13 PGC postponed the launch of its first car. This would have caused a loss of the image of the company. However, since it was its first attempt into a new market. It would not matter so much.At the most it would have cost a bit doubt on the company’s ability to deliver a car.
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