Competing for the Same Market - Germany. A Study of the Polish and Turkish Textile & Clothing Industry
By: Bahar Divrik
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Language: English
Page range: 66 - 78
Published on: Jul 18, 2025
Published by: Łukasiewicz Research Network, Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres
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