The realities of operating in Mexico: An exploration of manufacturing and logistics issues

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 1995, Pages 49-68

  Fawcett, Stanley E ^a   Taylor, John C ^b   Smith, Sheldon R ^c  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY HAWAII   (United States)

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EID: 0039463744     PISSN: 09600035     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09600039510083907     Document Type: Review

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