ARBUS101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Gross Domestic Product, Facility Location Problem, Operations Management
5 Feb 2017
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Chapter 10: producing world class goods and services. Natural resources, we are one of the largest producers of forest products in the world, producing wood, furniture, paper products, metals and minerals (mining), oils and natural gasses come from all parts of canada. Canada is facing some challenges to its ability to remain a modern and competitive industrial country. Factors that account for our dif culty in keep up with the worlds competition: inadequate improvement in productivity and competition from united states, japan, 1: help businesses develop and take advantage of international opportunities. Improve the quality and availability of skilled workers. The federal government"s innovation strategy focus on research and development as a way to improve our competitiveness. Research and development: research and development (r&d): work directed towards innovation, introduction, and improvement of products and processes. To determine whether are not a company is more competitive; technology and innovation is often a factor.
