Dual sourcing under suppliers' capacity investments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.09.022
Abstract: Dual sourcing is used by various firms as an effective strategy to mitigate supply chain risks. In this paper, we model a supply chain, where two upstream suppliers compete by investing in capacity to fulfill… read more here.
Keywords: production; capacity; dual sourcing; capacity investments ... See more keywords
Capacity investment and the value of operational flexibility in manufacturing systems with product blending
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2017.1374576
Abstract: A distinct feature of process industries such as food, chemical and consumer packaged goods is the blending of intermediates into finished goods. In the context of such manufacturing systems the levels of different inputs that… read more here.
Keywords: product blending; flexibility; investment value; capacity investment ... See more keywords