Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (12th Edition) (What's New in Operations Management)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134741062
Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 3VC
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Interpretation: The two supply chain designs from the perspective of the decision factors and pitfalls for outsourcing discussed, needs to be compared and contrasted concerning.
Concept Introduction: The supply chains of any company have to be responsive as well as efficient. Many a time, the supply chains are under external and internal pressures in view of the business changes. The various decision factors are then to be identified and assessed to decide on the optimum course of action.
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