We consider a supply chain with an upstream supplier who invests in innovation and a
downstream manufacturer who sells to consumers. We study the impact of supply chain …

The new energy vehicle industry has gained a considerable amount of attention in recent
years. However, the high cost of battery R&D reduces the competitiveness of battery electric …

Abstract Design innovation is the engine of fashion. Many fashion firms outsource design
innovation to their suppliers. Design outsourcing is on the rise in the fashion supply chain …

We study a supply chain consisting of an upstream supplier who invests in innovation, which
increases the value of products to users, and downstream manufacturers who sell to users …

This study explores a supply chain with one finance‐constrained upstream startup supplier
that invests in quality innovation and one downstream manufacturer that sells to consumers …

We analyze a firm designing and selling a seasonal product with demand uncertainty and a
single ordering opportunity. Prior to the start of the selling season, product quality and …