OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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To determine: The location that will yield the greatest profit if monthly demand is 200 and 300 cars respectively.

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.

b)

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To determine: The volume of output with the two locations yield the same monthly profit.

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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