ERP Systems and Cost Control in the Construction Industry: A Conceptual Analysis of Material Flow Management
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/joim-2026-0008 | Journal eISSN: 2543-831X (formerly 2080-0150) | Journal ISSN: 2080-0150
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Published on: Sep 9, 2026
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