Operations Management
Operations Management
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ISBN: 9780132921145
Author: Jay Heizer
Publisher: PEARSON
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a)

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To determine: The country to be selected for the new plant.

b)

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To determine: If the conclusion changes.

c)

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To determine: The conclusion when the score even drops further.

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