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Ambulance location and relocation models

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  • Semet, Frederic

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  • Brotcorne, Luce & Laporte, Gilbert & Semet, Frederic, 2003. "Ambulance location and relocation models," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 147(3), pages 451-463, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:147:y:2003:i:3:p:451-463
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