Framework for understanding the complementary nature of TOC frames: Insights from the product mix dilemma

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 41, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 661-680

  Mabin, V J ^a   Davies, J ^a  

^a VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ALGORITHMS; GRAPHIC METHODS; INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT; LINEAR PROGRAMMING;

COGNITIVE MAPPING;

CONSTRAINT THEORY;

EID: 0242274315     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0020754031000065467     Document Type: Article

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