Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
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To explain: Construct perceptual maps for (a) business school in my region, (b) software packages, (c) car rental/ sharing services and explain how these maps are used.
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