Understanding Business
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780078023163
Author: William G Nickels, James McHugh, Susan McHugh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 9.3, Problem 9.3CQ
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To determine: The product that can be customized
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Customization means providing a specific service to an individual or tailoring a new product which has its own unique features.
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