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Development and evaluation of an assignment heuristic for allocating cross-trained workers

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  • Campbell, Gerard M.
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  • Campbell, Gerard M. & Diaby, Moustapha, 2002. "Development and evaluation of an assignment heuristic for allocating cross-trained workers," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 138(1), pages 9-20, April.
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