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Multi-echelon systems: A service measure perspective

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  • de Kok, A. G.
  • Lagodimos, A. G.

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  • Diks, E. B. & de Kok, A. G. & Lagodimos, A. G., 1996. "Multi-echelon systems: A service measure perspective," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 95(2), pages 241-263, December.
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