Operations Management
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Author: William J Stevenson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 8, Problem 14P
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To determine: The location of disposal center.
Introduction: Location is where a firm chooses to site its operations. Location decisions can large effects on expenses and incomes. Location choices are normally quite imperative to both substantial and private companies. The area choice directly affects an operation's expenses and also its capacity to serve clients.
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