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The buffer allocation problem in production lines: Formulations, solution methods, and instances

Sophie WeissChair of Production Management, Business School, University of Mannheim, Schloss, Mannheim, GermanyView further author information
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Justus Arne SchwarzChair of Production Management, Business School, University of Mannheim, Schloss, Mannheim, GermanyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Raik StolletzChair of Production Management, Business School, University of Mannheim, Schloss, Mannheim, GermanyView further author information
Pages 456-485 | Received 20 Sep 2016, Accepted 06 Feb 2018, Published online: 30 May 2018

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