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Research Article

Critical factors of multi-agent technology influencing manufacturing organizations: an AHP and DEMATEL-oriented analysis

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Pages 243-265 | Received 27 Dec 2021, Accepted 17 Apr 2023, Published online: 09 May 2023

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