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The p-median problem: A survey of metaheuristic approaches

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  • Mladenovic, Nenad
  • Brimberg, Jack
  • Hansen, Pierre
  • Moreno-Perez, Jose A.

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  • Mladenovic, Nenad & Brimberg, Jack & Hansen, Pierre & Moreno-Perez, Jose A., 2007. "The p-median problem: A survey of metaheuristic approaches," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 179(3), pages 927-939, June.
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