Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management (12th Edition)
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Author: Jay Heizer, Barry Render, Chuck Munson
Publisher: PEARSON
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a)
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To determine: The recommended site for the new facility.
b)
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To determine: The range of values.
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