Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Case Summary: In this case, the CB supply chain is mentioned. There are 4 platforms from which the bleach can be bought by the customer viz. J. Mart, T. Retail Centers, F. Supermarkets and T.W. Online (retail platform).
Interpretation: D. Chemical has the raw material for making bleach. They can manufacture their own brand of bleach and sell in the market. The question is to find the retail outlet which cannot be easily reached by D. Chemical as per the instructions given.
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