Operations and Supply Chain Management 9th edition
Operations and Supply Chain Management 9th edition
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781119320975
Author: Roberta S. Russell, Bernard W. Taylor III
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 7.S, Problem 13P

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To determine: The least cost location coordinates for the new distribution center.

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To plot: The given location and new location in a grid map.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management 9th edition

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