Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (12th Edition) (What's New in Operations Management)
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ISBN: 9780134741062
Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 3C
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Interpretation: The importance of implementing lean concepts in the operations of CKC for achieving competitive advantage in the market through eliminating new entrants needs to be explained.
Concept Introduction:The main target of Wayne and Janet Williams in adopting lean concepts in the operations of CKC is to improve the flexibility of the process activities of the organization.
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