Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 1, Problem 22P
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Interpretation: Various operation has been discussed by the different levels of the management.
Concept Introduction: ABC Company assign the work to the team for completing the various task. Team consist of production and
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