Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 2, Problem 1.3Q
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Interpretation: The labor productivity of north terminal and south terminal is to be determined.
Concept Introduction: The labor productivity can be calculated by dividing the total fright container loaded or unloaded by total man-hour.
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