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An investigation of buffer sizing techniques in critical chain scheduling

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  • Tukel, Oya I.
  • Rom, Walter O.
  • Eksioglu, Sandra Duni

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  • Tukel, Oya I. & Rom, Walter O. & Eksioglu, Sandra Duni, 2006. "An investigation of buffer sizing techniques in critical chain scheduling," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 172(2), pages 401-416, July.
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