This paper studies a periodic review, joint dynamic pricing and inventory problem for a dual-
channel supply chain with one manufacturer and one retailer, where the demand is …

Transparent product information is a critical factor that promotes product sales. To satisfy the
consumers' expectation of product quality information, in practice, manufacturers (eg …

To cater to consumers' lifestyles and generate more demand, a manufacturer sells products
by launching a live-streaming channel, in addition to a traditional online channel, on a retail …

Manufacturers and dealerships usually have a long-term cooperation in selling low-carbon
products produced by signing a contract without considering the dynamic changes in …

The “buy online and pick up in store”(BOPS) mode is gaining tremendous popularity among
retailers since it is convenient for consumers and brings additional store sales to retailers …

Since the production process in manufacturing industry is one of the main sources of carbon
emissions, most governments have enacted relevant carbon policies to encourage …

This paper analyzes two effects caused by “channel conflict”, which occurs when firms newly
add a direct online channel via the Internet or a mobile device. The first is an “intra …

This study attempts to examine whether it is beneficial to introduce the “buy online and
return to store”(BORS) strategy in a competitive market. We consider two competing dual …

Customers' easy access to products keeps expanding through diverse distribution channels:
brick-and-mortar, direct channel, social networks, mobile and other channels. Distribution …

The rapid pace of e-commerce development has resulted in several manufacturers selling
their products online to stay competitive and increase accessibility to their products. This …