Supply Chain Dynamics and Pricing Strategies
Summary
Supply chain dynamics encompass the coordination of procurement, production, inventory and distribution across multi‐tier networks under uncertainty. Firms seek to reconcile responsiveness to volatile demand with cost efficiency by deploying dynamic pricing, multi‐channel allocation and contractual mechanisms. Research has elucidated the strategic timing of price announcements, the governance of dual‐channel structures and the integration of digital platforms and remanufacturing loops. Trade credit financing and revenue‐sharing contracts are shown to mitigate conflicts between manufacturers and retailers, while algorithmic pricing enables real‐time adaptation to market signals. Recent attention has focused on resilience to disruptions, data‐driven forecasting and the potential of emerging technologies such as blockchain to bolster traceability and coordination. Collectively, these insights inform practical approaches for global operations in sectors ranging from consumer goods to high‐tech industries.
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Technical terms
Dual‐channel supply chain: A network in which a manufacturer sells through both a retail intermediary and a direct-to-consumer channel.
Trade credit financing: A contractual arrangement in which suppliers extend credit terms to retailers, allowing deferred payment for goods.
Free‐riding behaviour: Consumer tendency to seek lower prices in one channel after incurring search or information costs in another.
Cross‐channel return: The practice of returning products purchased through one channel to another channel, affecting inventory and revenue.
Revenue‐sharing contract: An agreement whereby supply chain partners allocate sales revenue according to a predetermined ratio to coordinate incentives.
Stackelberg game: A sequential game-theoretic model in which leaders commit to strategies before followers, shaping optimal decisions in hierarchical settings.
References
- When should a manufacturer set its direct price and wholesale price in dual-channel supply chains?. European Journal of Operational Research (2017).
- Pricing and sales-effort analysis of dual-channel supply chain with channel preference, cross-channel return and free riding behavior based on revenue-sharing contract. International Journal of Production Economics (2022).
- When Is It Wise to Use Blockchain for Platform Operations with Remanufacturing?. European Journal of Operational Research (2023).
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