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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To determine: The probability that the fast-food chain will be able to run a full shift during the school year? During the summer months?
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To determine: What is the impact of replacement workers on shift reliability during summer months? And during school year?
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To determine: Does the manager get the SF award from senior management?
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