We model a supply chain scenario in which the genuine manufacturer is uncertain whether a retailer sells counterfeits alongside authentic products. We evaluate the optimal strategies for players under wholesale price contracts and two-part tariff contracts and analyse the impact of the...

Counterfeiting is a widespread phenomenon across various sectors ranging from aerospace components to software products. Retailers often cite manufacturer taking exorbitant margins as a reason for indulging in counterfeiting. In this problem, we attempt to understand retailer counterfeiting...

Managing variability in both arrival and production processes has been a central challenge for both manufacturing and service industries. Models have been proposed to study the negative impact of higher process variability on operational performance. In the make to order context, the variability...