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 13, Problem 1VC
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Interpretation: The impact of salient factors towards deciding a specific location of a new plant is to be described.
Concept Introduction: The decision about locating a new plan is a strategic long term decision, one which cannot be, later on easily corrected and/or changed. There are many factors/parameters that need to be considered, prioritized and evaluated before taking such a decision. Relevant data may not always be available.
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Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (12th Edition) (What's New in Operations Management)
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