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An approximate method for calculating the mean sojourn time of K-station production lines with no intermediate buffers

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  • Papadopoulos, H. T., 1998. "An approximate method for calculating the mean sojourn time of K-station production lines with no intermediate buffers," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 54(3), pages 297-305, May.
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