Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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Chapter 11.3, Problem 1P
Summary Introduction
Interpretation:The relevance or otherwise of eight objectives of the layout studies are to be discussed with the help of examples.
Concept Introduction:Decisions for a layout change involve many objectives. The decision makers need to achieve a balance by careful consideration of the objectives subject to their comparative relevance in each specific case.
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