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OPERATIONS, INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

The moderating role of vendor managed inventory on the bullwhip effect in the COVID-19 pandemic

Paul Mukucha1 Department of Marketing, Bindura University of Science Education, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, ZimbabweView further author information
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Felix Chari2 Department of Economics, Bindura University of Science Education, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, ZimbabweCorrespondence[email protected]
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Article: 2158604 | Received 16 Aug 2022, Accepted 11 Dec 2022, Published online: 21 Jan 2023

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