OPERATION MANAGEMENT
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Author: CACHON
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Chapter 5, Problem 9PA
a)
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To determine: The implied utilization of each resource.
b)
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To determine: The actual and maximum flow rate of each type of clients through this process.
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OPERATION MANAGEMENT
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