An optimization approach to business buyer choice sets: How many suppliers should be included?

@article{Kauffman2005AnOA,
  title={An optimization approach to business buyer choice sets: How many suppliers should be included?},
  author={Ralph G. Kauffman and Peter T. L. Popkowski Leszczyc},
  journal={Industrial Marketing Management},
  year={2005},
  volume={34},
  pages={3-12}
}
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