The Vehicle Mix Decision in Emergency Medical Service Systems

نویسندگان

  • Kenneth C. Chong
  • Shane G. Henderson
  • Mark E. Lewis
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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Manufacturing & Service Operations Management

دوره 18  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2016