OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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Author: Russell
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Chapter 1, Problem 4Q
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To determine: Competitiveness and measurement of competitiveness
Introduction: Competitiveness is brought in the market with various factors such as strategy of producing output, raw materials used in production process, quality elements in output produced and prices charged for products, and so on.
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