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Working towards agile manufacturing in the UK industry

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  • Sharp, J. M. & Irani, Z. & Desai, S., 1999. "Working towards agile manufacturing in the UK industry," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 62(1-2), pages 155-169, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:proeco:v:62:y:1999:i:1-2:p:155-169
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