Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Case Summary: In this case, the C.B. supply chain is mentioned. There are 4 platforms from which the bleach can be bought by the customer viz. J. Mart, T. Retail Centers, F. Supermarkets and T.W. Online (retail platform).
Interpretation: Network diagram of all Business to Business relationships i.e. B2B relationship.
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