Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781259667473
Author: William J Stevenson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 8, Problem 1P
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To determine: The location that would produce greater profit.
Introduction: Location is where a firm chooses to site its operations. Location decisions can have large effects on expenses and incomes. Location choices are normally quite 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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