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Manufacturing flexibility: Measures and relationships

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  • Parker, Rodney P. & Wirth, Andrew, 1999. "Manufacturing flexibility: Measures and relationships," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 118(3), pages 429-449, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:118:y:1999:i:3:p:429-449
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