Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
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ISBN: 9781119371618
Author: Roberta S. Russell
Publisher: Wiley (WileyPLUS Products)
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Chapter 4, Problem 22Q
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To determine: The concept of robust design along with its example.
Introduction: Product design is required to be optimal because it does not only attract the eyes of customers, while various functions of the product are dependent on its design. Firms hire special designers for designing their products.
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