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Entropy as a measure of operational flexibility

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  • Thomson, Vince
  • Bhuiyan, Nadia

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  • Shuiabi, Eyas & Thomson, Vince & Bhuiyan, Nadia, 2005. "Entropy as a measure of operational flexibility," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 165(3), pages 696-707, September.
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    1. Mandelbaum, Marvin & Buzacott, John, 1990. "Flexibility and decision making," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 44(1), pages 17-27, January.
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