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Cells For Life (B)
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Reference: IVEY-9B09E011-E
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Year: 2005
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Number of pages: 4
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Geographic Setting: Canada
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Publication Date: May 28, 2009
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Source: Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Type of Document: Case
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Industry Setting: Manufacturing;
Description
A biotech company receives umbilical cells for processing. A number of operational improvements are being considered in order to maintain the company's position and reputation in the market. Information on expected delivery dates is known. However, there is a great uncertainty around these dates. The company needs to take account of this variability when arranging for staffing.