Operations Management
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ISBN: 9780132921145
Author: Jay Heizer
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7.S, Problem 29P
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To determine: The option for opening a large process line or a small process line for HF Company.
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Process selection and facility layout; Author: Dr. Bharatendra Rai;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjxS79880MM;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY