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Logistic Networks and Systems

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The logistic network of a company is part of the global logistic network that is made up of the networks of forwarders, railways, airlines and shipping companies and of industrial enterprises, trading companies and service providers. The global logistic network has many owners and users. It serves different purposes and several interests (see Fig. 0.1 and 15.1).

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Gudehus, T., Kotzab, H. (2012). Logistic Networks and Systems. In: Comprehensive Logistics. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-24367-7_15

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