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Inventory Leanness and the Financial Performance of the Firm

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A test of inventory models with permissible delay in payment

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Inventory dynamics in process industries: An empirical investigation

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Process industry firms have thrived in recent decades, but changes in the markets are currently putting both growth and profitability at risk. In this context, inventory management is increasingly viewed as an essential lever for creating a sustainable com ...

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