An Excel-based dice game: An integrative learning activity in operations management

International Journal of Operations and Production Management

Volumn 31, Issue 6, 2011, Pages 608-630

  Gupta, Mahesh ^a   Boyd, Lynn ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE   (United States)

Author keywords

Continuous improvement; Manufacturing systems; Operations management; Spreadsheet programs

Indexed keywords

EID: 79957612015     PISSN: 01443577     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/01443571111131962     Document Type: Article

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