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1. Dole has a rather unique location strategy. What is it and how is it different than most agricultural firms, as well as most manufacturers?
   
   
   
   
2. What are the dollar costs and savings of two locations and what is the impact on Dole's human resource strategy?
   
   
   
   
3. What is Dole's competitive advantage?
   
   
   
   
4. How might statistical process control charts be used as a part of Dole's quality control system?
   
   
   
   
5. Identify the production process used in Dole's Salad Factory.
   
   
   
   
6. Describe this production process. How much of this product is a "good" and how much is a "service?"
   
   
   
   
7. What is the purchasing strategy at Dole?
   
   
   
   

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