We investigate the operational decisions and resulting profits for a supply chain facing price-dependent demand under a policy where there is an ex-ante commitment made on the retail price markup. We obtain closed-form solutions for this policy under the assumption of a multiplicative demand function and we analytically compare its performance with that of a traditional price-only policy. We co...

One of the major uses of management games is as a learning tool to improve decisions made under dynamic uncertainty. This paper presents a web-based gaming mode simulation model of a supply chain concerning the procurement and supply of oil. The game mirrors the traditional oil supply chain consisting of Refineries, Storage Points, Depots and Retail Outlets. The computer controls the decisions ...

We examine the impact of RFID-point of sale data sharing on ordering decisions in a two-echelon supply chain. Theoretical studies have shown that accessibility to point of sale data can impact supply chain dynamics. We study this phenomenon from a behavior examination in the content of a simple, serial supply chain that is subject to stochastic demand and information time-lags using a controlle...

Nowadays, coordination between members in a supply chain has become very important and beneficial to channel members. Through cooperative advertising, manufacturers and retailers can jointly participate in promotional programs. This action not only reduces the cost of advertising, but also is important to create a link with local retailers in order to increase immediate sales at the retail leve...

The present study is focused on assessing the role of logistics and transportation in green supply chain management (GSCM). To better understand important SCM issues in this key sector of the retail industry economy, the study was conducted through survey (interviews) with several retail supply chain executives in 10 major retailers in Northern India. A comprehensive questionnaire was formulate...

It has been said in this world of virtual corporations that it is no longer companies that compete, but supply chains. When you look at the model of a corporation today, the traditional vertically integrated business seems to be a thing of the past. A prime example of this is Nike. They own no factories, trucks, or stores, yet are one of the world's most successful retail firm. Today's supply c...

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...

Environmental consciousness has become increasingly important in everyday life and business practice. The effort to reduce the impact of business activities on the environment has been labelled as green supply chain management. Any major greening project would require efforts on the part of the entire supply chain. However, very few studies have addressed the issue of coordinating the green sup...