EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
13th Edition
ISBN: 8220103675987
Author: Stevenson
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 1.6, Problem 3RQ
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Case summary:
The case deals about the importance of the manufacturing sector. The employment opportunities and development of the service sector does not mean that the manufacturing sector is not important to the economy. Technological innovation and outsourcing decreases the employment opportunity in the manufacturing sector.
The case strongly states that manufacturing sector is the source of innovation and the innovation would generate job in the future.
To determine: The importance of manufacturing innovation.
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Chapter 1 Solutions
EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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