Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781478623069
Author: Steven Nahmias, Tava Lennon Olsen
Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
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Chapter 11.11, Problem 42P

(a)

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Interpretation: For locating three new machines in a machine shop, the likely violations in the seven listed assumptions, needs to be discussed.

Concept Introduction: Planning and taking strategic decisions on fixing locations involves large amount of investments of financial nature and they are also irreversible.

(b)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: For locating an international network of telecommunications facilities, the likely violations in the seven listed assumptions, needs to be discussed.

Concept Introduction: Planning and taking strategic decisions on fixing locations involves large amount of investments of financial nature and they are also irreversible.

(c)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: For locating a hospital in a scanty populated area, the likely violations in the seven listed assumptions, needs to be discussed.

Concept Introduction: Planning and taking strategic decisions on fixing locations involves large amount of investments of financial nature and they are also irreversible.

(d)

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Interpretation: For locating spare parts depots to support a field repair organization, the likely violations in the seven listed assumptions, needs to be discussed.

Concept Introduction: Planning and taking strategic decisions on fixing locations involves large amount of investments of financial nature and they are also irreversible.

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