Title

Optimal strategic alliance in multi-echelon supply chains with open innovation

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-4-2020

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1002/mde.3181

Abstract

We propose a game-theoretic approach to examine several possible coalition strategies in a four-echelon supply chain consisting of a supplier, manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer. A solitude model is used to probe the role of learning in quality improvements, and experimental design is conducted to evaluate all possible supply chain coalition strategies between echelons. The novelty of this study is the comprehensive evaluation of knowledge-sharing strategies in collaborative supply chains. The results confirm that the Delta model with a coalition among a supplier, manufacturer, and retailer is the best strategy.

Language

English

Comments

Tavana, M., Amoozad Mahdiraji, H., Beheshti, M. and Abbasi Kamardi, A. (2020) ‘Optimal Strategic Alliance in Multi-Echelon Supply Chains with Open Innovation,’ Managerial and Decision Economics, Vol. 41, No. 7, pp. 1365-1384.

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