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Minimising transportation in manufacturing supply chains

A. DaviesSchool of Engineering (MMM), Cardiff University, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0YF, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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A.J. ThomasGlamorgan Business School, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, CF37 1DL, UK
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E.G. JohnSchool of Engineering (MMM), Cardiff University, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0YF, UK
Pages 144-153 | Received 19 Oct 2012, Accepted 15 Apr 2013, Published online: 14 Jun 2013

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