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Chapter 8, Problem 1DRQ
Summary Introduction
To determine: The ways through which location decision have an impact on the production system.
Introduction:
Location is where a firm chooses to site its operations. Location decisions can have a large effect on expenses and incomes. Location choices are normally imperative to both substantial and private companies. The area choice directly affects an operation's expenses and also its capacity to serve clients.
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Explanation of Solution
The following are the ways through which location decision have an impact on the production system:
- Growth Prospective
- Markets
- Quality of Work
- Expenditure
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Chapter 8 Solutions
Operations Management
Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 1RQCh. 8.3 - Prob. 2RQCh. 8.3 - Prob. 3RQCh. 8 - Prob. 1DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 2DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 3DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 4DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 5DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 6DRQCh. 8 - Prob. 7DRQ
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