Carpenter is considering options to improve the production process as usual wood flooring concept. He started the business as a part-time venture and wanted to increase the efficiency of production to meet the growing interest in their design pine flooring. Carpenter was sure whether he should invest in new equipment or hire a part-time employment, but he knew that one way or another, he will have to change the current process to make sure that the capacity will meet projected demand coming year.
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by John S. Haywood-Farmer, Julie Harvey Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 5 pages. Publication Date: July 21, 2008. Prod. #: 907D10-PDF-ENG
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