Operations Management, Binder Ready Version: An Integrated Approach
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Author: R. Dan Reid, Nada R. Sanders
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Why is the operations function important in implementing the strategy of an organization? Explain why the changes put in place by Victoria Chen and her team could either hurt or help the bank
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