Inventory control in dual sourcing commodity procurement with price correlation
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DOI: 10.1007/s10100-017-0475-x
Abstract: In this paper, we focus on the role of inventory management as a means for operational hedging by dual sourcing of commodities using a multi-period option contract and spot market. We consider a manufacturing company… read more here.
Keywords: price correlation; dual sourcing; correlation; price ... See more keywords
Optimal pricing and sourcing strategies in the presence of supply uncertainty and competition
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DOI: 10.1007/s10845-020-01557-2
Abstract: The implementation of cost leadership strategy can enable enterprises to obtain a lasting competitive advantage. In this paper, we construct a supply chain with two competing suppliers and two competing manufacturers. The suppliers act as… read more here.
Keywords: supply; sourcing strategies; dual sourcing; pricing ... See more keywords
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
Robust dual sourcing inventory routing optimization for disaster relief
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284971
Abstract: This paper considers the problem that a depot replenishes several shelters by aerial and land transportation modes for disaster relief. There are two distinguishing features of our problem: one is routing decisions determine replenishment lead… read more here.
Keywords: problem; inventory; dual sourcing; inventory routing ... See more keywords