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Introduction and Scope

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In this chapter, we highlight the background behind and the motivation for a unified approach to supply chain network analytics for time-sensitive, perishable products. We describe the methodological framework and provide the organization of the book, detailing the featured applications in sectors ranging from healthcare, including pharmaceutical, blood, and medical nuclear supply chains, to food and fashion apparel that are explored in depth through models and case studies.

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  1. Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA

    Anna Nagurney & Amir H. Masoumi

  2. Pamplin School of Business, University of Portland, Portland, OR, USA

    Min Yu

  3. College of Engineering, Technology and Architecture, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT, USA

    Ladimer S. Nagurney

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Nagurney, A., Yu, M., Masoumi, A.H., Nagurney, L.S. (2013). Introduction and Scope. In: Networks Against Time. SpringerBriefs in Optimization. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6277-4_1

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