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Manufacturing flexibility and business strategy: An empirical study of small and medium sized firms

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  • Chang, Shih-Chia
  • Yang, Chen-Lung
  • Cheng, Hsin-Chia
  • Sheu, Chwen

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  • Chang, Shih-Chia & Yang, Chen-Lung & Cheng, Hsin-Chia & Sheu, Chwen, 2003. "Manufacturing flexibility and business strategy: An empirical study of small and medium sized firms," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 83(1), pages 13-26, January.
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