To reach more customers, many manufacturers utilize multiple distribution channels
consisting of a direct and an indirect sales channel. In particular, the strong growth of …

In this study, we develop a game‐theoretic model to study the encroachment and
information sharing decisions in a supply chain with a manufacturer selling through an …

Nowadays, some suppliers are looking for offline expansion in addition to their preexisting
online channels relying on e-tailers. This study focuses on the e-tailer's demand information …

In recent years, the rapid development of online marketplaces has given rise not only to co‐
opetitive relationships between sellers but also to information asymmetries between online …

Blockchain technology is believed to leverage the potential of supply chain performance.
However, its benefits and related costs need to be balanced when implementing blockchain …

In this paper, we examine which of an agency selling or a wholesale contract offered by an e-
commerce platform competing suppliers with typical dual-channel supply chains should …

This study investigates a retailer's incentive for sharing private demand information with a
supplier who may encroach the retail channel by imposing a fixed entry cost. Although …

Counterfeit and low-quality products pose huge challenges to brand owners. Consumer trust
in brands requires facilitation from product information disclosure. A traceability system …

The deficiency of green products from a quality perspective has attracted significant attention
from consumers. The recurring explosions of smart cell phone batteries in recent years is …

This paper investigates manufacturer encroachment with both endogenous quality decision
and asymmetric demand information to examine the effects of encroachment and …