The future role of DNC in metalworking SMEs

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 34, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 863-877

  Toh, K T K ^a   Newman, S T ^a  

^a LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0010772942     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207549608904938     Document Type: Article

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