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A new approach to forecasting intermittent demand for service parts inventories

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  • Willemain, Thomas R.
  • Smart, Charles N.
  • Schwarz, Henry F.

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  • Willemain, Thomas R. & Smart, Charles N. & Schwarz, Henry F., 2004. "A new approach to forecasting intermittent demand for service parts inventories," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 20(3), pages 375-387.
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