Practical Operations Management
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Chapter 14, Problem 1.3Q
Summary Introduction
Case Summary:
Construction Company B was given the task to accomplish the roads of six locations before the winter starts. The company was given the additional task of removing the old road and reconstruct the new road. The process of removing the old road refers to the mailing and constructing of the new road refers to the paving.
Interpretation:
The actual paving would start its operations if Company B starts working from tomorrow onwards along with the number of days that will be required to accomplish all the projects once the paving operations start working.
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