Practical Management Science
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Author: WINSTON, Wayne L.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Q. 1. Ideas can be generated by customer input. How might modern technology, such as the Intemet, be used to understand the voice of the customer?
Q 2. Explain the benefits challenges of using technology in operation management?
Q. 3. Describe in your own words rationale for product and simplification?
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