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Outsourcing inventory management decisions in healthcare: Models and application

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  • Vakharia, Asoo J.
  • Selcuk Erenguc, S.

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  • Nicholson, Lawrence & Vakharia, Asoo J. & Selcuk Erenguc, S., 2004. "Outsourcing inventory management decisions in healthcare: Models and application," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 154(1), pages 271-290, April.
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