managing the supply chain plays an important role in creating competitive advantages for companies. adequate information flow in supply chain is one of the most important issues in scm. therefore, using certain information systems can have a significant role in managing and integrating data and information within the supply chain. pharmaceutical supply chain is more complex than many other supp...

<p style='text-indent:20px;'>This paper investigates the impacts of horizontal mergers on a dual-channel supply chain given rapid development e-commerce. Three types are considered in consisting three firm types: suppliers, single-channel retailer, and retailer. A comparison with benchmark pre-merger scenario underscores each merger firms chain. First, where occur (i.e., at upstream or do...

Abstract Relationships in multi-tier supply chains (MTSCs) are complex and require constant information sharing. For MTSCs involved perishable product distribution, blockchain technology (BCT) is one of the most promising technologies that can ensure products’ traceability safety. This study examines a Portuguese MTSC for frozen fish products piloting BCT adoption its chain (SC) practices. The ...

The purpose of this paper is to develop a systematic literature review on the subject of sustainable supply chain network design during 1990-2016, through a review of 261 papers. In this study, qualitative technique for conducting a systematic literature review was used. To systematize and make the literature review more accurate, content analysis method was used that include data collect...

O2O (Online to Offline) business model, a kind of new business model between online and offline channel, is put forward by some innovative enterprises. Supply chain decision under O2O business model completely changes price competition in traditional dualchannel supply chains. Operation strategies in O2O supply chains such as price discrimination and service free-riding have become important is...