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Optimal control of a distributed service system with moving resources: Application to the fleet sizing and allocation problem

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  • Kochel, Peter & Kunze, Sophie & Nielander, Ulf, 2003. "Optimal control of a distributed service system with moving resources: Application to the fleet sizing and allocation problem," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 81(1), pages 443-459, January.
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