Practical Operations Management
Practical Operations Management
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 5, Problem 14P
Summary Introduction

Interpretation:Utilization value needs to be calculated based on the given data.

Concept Introduction: Utilization is an important concept which tells about how well a available resources have been utilized. Utilization can be calculated by dividing actual resource usage with design capacity.

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