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Choose companies or industries for which JIT would be totally
inappropriate? Explain your reasoning with examples in 200-250 words.
Categorize different scheduling procedures for various types of service
operations, such as restaurants, hospitals, and airlines. Your initial
post should include explanations and examples and be 200-250 words.

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Write a 550 to 700-word response to the
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exactly how it will be financed and whether or not I want to take on partners. I
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