Problem definition: For many supply chains, deep-tier suppliers, due to their small size and
lack of access to capital, are most vulnerable to disruptions. We study the use of advance …

As a dynamic way to raise funds for professional and private projects in recent years,
crowdfunding has made tremendous progress, especially through online platforms …

Problem definition: Smart contract improves the supply chain efficiency by enabling the
supplier's commitment to postshipment financing decisions, which mitigates the bank's …

This article provides an overview of literature related to capital structure theories for
entrepreneurial firms. It identifies gaps and controversial areas in existing literature and also …

Abstract Word-of-Mouth (WoM) communication via online reviews plays a vital role in
customers' purchasing decisions. As such, retailers must consider the impact of WoM to …

As computer and video games become more popular and widely accepted in society, there
are multiple options for the monetisation of the available business models. Recent scientific …

Left unable to provide service during the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses have
experimented with alternative ways of generating income. One approach that has gained …

Nach der Finanzkrise 2008 ist vielen Banken das Vertrauen der Kunden entzogen worden.
Gleichzeitig wird dank der Digitalisierung vieles über Plattformen abgewickelt. Diese …

The dynamic program is a principal method for analyzing stochastic optimization problems.
This dissertation studies three operations management problems that arise in the dynamic …

Reward‐based crowdfunding with the all‐or‐nothing mechanism helps cash‐strapped
creators raise funds from potential consumers to develop new products. However, this …