Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 8, Problem 3.2Q
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Case Summary: C Foodstuff is a chain of stores that offers foods and beverages but it is very less spacious. Food stores must be farther from similar stores to reduce the diversion of traffic to other stores. C is considering to open a new store and has identified three promising locations and want to choose the best location based on some factors.
Interpretation: The location C Food stuff must choose when all the factors are equally important to C Food stuff should be given with proper justification.
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