Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (12th Edition) (What's New in Operations Management)
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Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
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Chapter 13, Problem 21P
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Case Summary: Plant location means to choice the particular region for setting up a business. Choosing a place for plant is most essential in order to get maximum profit. So it is very crucial to identify an ideal place, where all the capital are brought together for progress of business.
Interpretation: The weighed score for each location and the ideal location would be recommended.
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