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Environmental Management in Automotive Supply Chains: An Empirical Analysis

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von Ahsen, A. (2006). Environmental Management in Automotive Supply Chains: An Empirical Analysis. In: Sarkis, J. (eds) Greening the Supply Chain. Springer, London . https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-299-3_16

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