Channel rebates and returns policies are common mechanisms for manufacturers to entice retailers to increase their order quantities and sales ultimately. However, when the underlying demand depends on the retail price, it has been known that channel coordination cannot be achieved if only one of...

To mitigate the bullwhip effect in a supply chain, Lee et al. (1997) advocated the idea of sharing demand and order information among different supply chain entities by using compatible MRP or ERP systems. Even with full supply chain visibility afforded by an MRP system and no information...