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Approximate solutions for multi-location inventory systems with transshipments

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  • Watson, Edward
  • Schneider, Helmut

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  • Hu, Jason & Watson, Edward & Schneider, Helmut, 2005. "Approximate solutions for multi-location inventory systems with transshipments," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 97(1), pages 31-43, July.
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