The various supply chains that deliver the services society needs are often managed in silos. Research now shows the advantages of integrated management.
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Howells, M., Rogner, HH. Assessing integrated systems. Nature Clim Change 4, 246–247 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate2180
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