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Impact of human resource training on supply chain efficiency in Guiyang’s enterprises: a structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis Cover

Impact of human resource training on supply chain efficiency in Guiyang’s enterprises: a structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis

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|Apr 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/emj-2026-0001 | Journal eISSN: 2543-912X | Journal ISSN: 2543-6597
Language: English
Page range: 1 - 9
Submitted on: Sep 1, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 15, 2026
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Published on: Apr 2, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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