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Optimal buffer allocation in production lines

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Khelil Kassoul, Naoufel Cheikhrouhou & Nicolas Zufferey. (2023) Simultaneous allocation of buffer capacities and service times in unreliable production lines. International Journal of Production Research 0:0, pages 1-21.
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