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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Chapter 7, Problem 7P
a)
Summary Introduction
To determine: The non-adjacent loads for the initial layout.
Introduction:
The capacity in term of business refers to the capability of the business to conduct its production process. It determines the level of productive goods produced by the businesses.
b)
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To determine: The improvement of layout by exchanging the departments pairwise.
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The capacity in term of business refers to the capability of the business to conduct its production process. It determines the level of productive goods produced by the businesses.
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