Operations Management
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ISBN: 9780135173626
Author: HEIZER, Jay, RENDER, Barry, Munson, Chuck
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Chapter 8, Problem 23P
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To determine: The centre of gravity coordinates at which the store must be located.
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To determine: The influence on the new store’s coordinates.
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