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A survey of scheduling problems with setup times or costs

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  • Allahverdi, Ali
  • Ng, C.T.
  • Cheng, T.C.E.
  • Kovalyov, Mikhail Y.

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  • Allahverdi, Ali & Ng, C.T. & Cheng, T.C.E. & Kovalyov, Mikhail Y., 2008. "A survey of scheduling problems with setup times or costs," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 187(3), pages 985-1032, June.
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