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Materials coordination in stochastic multi-echelon systems

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  • van Houtum, G. J.
  • Inderfurth, K.
  • Zijm, W. H. M.

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  • van Houtum, G. J. & Inderfurth, K. & Zijm, W. H. M., 1996. "Materials coordination in stochastic multi-echelon systems," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 95(1), pages 1-23, November.
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