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NICHER: An approach to identifying defensible product positions

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  • Sudharshan, D.
  • Ravi Kumar, K.
  • Gruca, Thomas S.

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  • Sudharshan, D. & Ravi Kumar, K. & Gruca, Thomas S., 1995. "NICHER: An approach to identifying defensible product positions," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 84(2), pages 292-309, July.
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