In this paper, we develop a general multitiered supply chain network equilibrium model consisting of competing suppliers and competing firms who purchase components for the assembly of their final branded products and, if capacity permits, and it enhances profits, produce their own components....

Implementing the supply chain management is an effective way to deal with the current problems of the pork quality safety in China. Choosing of the cooperative partner and forming of the competition and cooperative relationship, quality safety behavior and coordination mechanism is the key to...