OPERATIONS MANAGMENT IN...-ACCESS
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Chapter CS, Problem 3.1CQ
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Case summary:
Computer EG is a traditional company that produced custom gears in small lots. Later, they got the chance to produce gears in larger volumes. The cause of major problems in Company EG is increase in sales, as it has a small job shop, which is operated by the owner. The firm should concentrate on overall scope of the operations of the firm. Overall scope of the operations includes production and inventory control, quality, capacity, organization, and objectives.
To determine: The major problems being faced by Company EG.
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