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A dynamic model for optimal design quality and return policies

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  • Mukhopadhyay, Samar K.
  • Setaputra, Robert

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  • Mukhopadhyay, Samar K. & Setaputra, Robert, 2007. "A dynamic model for optimal design quality and return policies," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 180(3), pages 1144-1154, August.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:180:y:2007:i:3:p:1144-1154
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