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Lower bound for the mean project completion time in dynamic PERT networks

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  • Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T.

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  • Azaron, Amir & Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T., 2008. "Lower bound for the mean project completion time in dynamic PERT networks," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 186(1), pages 120-127, April.
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