This paper develops a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) model for a multiple-vendor, single-
manufacturer supply chain, in which the first stage members can be traders and/or …

In essence, the extent of collaboration among supply chain (SC) members, via practical
mechanisms such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), shall look beyond economic gains …

This paper introduces a two-echelon supply chain that markets two substitutable brands of a
product with uncertain demand. The supply chain employs the vendor-managed inventory …

In this paper, we consider a two-echelon dual-channel supply chain model with a single
manufacturer and multiple retailers for trading a single product. The manufacturer uses …

The performance of a supply chain is often characterized by the power of decision making of
the partners involved. Various decisions taken by different partners influence the overall …

This paper develops a data-driven model that quantifies the benefits of supply chain
collaboration initiatives such as a continuous replenishment program (CRP). CRP is a well …

This paper presents a novel and practical multi-product Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)
system reliability in a green supply chain including a single manufacturer and multiple …

This paper explores the multi‐item vendor's inventory (VI) model in which the vendor
replenishes the products from various suppliers and satisfies the retailers' demand. Different …

Delivery consolidation is an important strategy adopted in multi-buyer distribution channels
to coordinate production-delivery decisions among all participating members across the …

In many supply networks, the retailers are reluctant to share information about demand and
inventory level to the vendor. This might lead to many difficulties for the vendor in …