Introducing Artificial Intelligence to Increase Efficiency in Warehouse Logistics: A Case Study
By: Enej Marinič and Igor Perko
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Language: English
Page range: 39 - 54
Submitted on: Dec 1, 2025
Accepted on: Jun 1, 2026
Published on: Jun 30, 2026
Published by: University of Maribor
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