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Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Authors -- Section I: Introduction to Soft Computing Techniques -- 1. Introduction to Optimization and Relevance of Soft Computing towards Optimal Solution -- 1.1 Optimization -- 1.2 Single-Objective...

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Emerging technologies and supply chain management : Maneuvering in current areas of tensions / Erik Hofmann, Stefan Selensky and Nocolai Kirstätter -- Industry 4.0 creating a buzz in western hemisphere : but watch out for China pulling into the fast lane / Stefan Heng -- Smart manufacturing...

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