multiple complementary inputs and the entry of a supplier into the final good market gives rise to mutual outsourcing of inputs … between the encroaching supplier and the incumbent. We show that, post encroachment, mutual outsourcing between the competing … mutual outsourcing. Our analysis yields novel managerial, empirical and policy implications. …

This study aims to resolve the difficult problem of manufacturers’ service outsourcing strategy decision-making, with … contractor, and customer under different outsourcing strategies, and we examine optimal outsourcing decision-making in various … boundary negotiated by the manufacturer and conduct hygienic services outside the boundary. Theoretically, outsourcing both …