FDI data has, until recently, mostly been recorded on a bilateral basis between the immediate origin and destination of the investor. This makes the use of such data problematic for understanding MNE activity because: (i) MNEs frequently transit capital via intermediary jurisdictions and (ii)...

The ease of converting and transferring currency is a crucial consideration for firms investing in a foreign economy. The Converting and Transferring Currency data and indicators measure foreign exchange restrictions most relevant for foreign direct investment across economies to identify common...

Supplier development involves efforts undertaken by manufacturing firms to improve their suppliers' capabilities and performance. These improvement efforts can be targeted at a variety of areas such as quality management, product development, and cost reduction. Since supplier development...

This paper studies the price markdown scheme in a supply chain that consists of a supplier, a contract manufacturer (CM), and a buyer (retailer). The buyer subcontracts the production of the final product to the CM. The CM buys the components from the supplier and charges the buyer a service fee...

A model for scheduling baggage-handling facilities in congested airports is presented. The model assigns the baggage of departing flights to available piers in the baggage-handling facility. It adopts an activity selection algorithm that is generally used to assign limited infrastructure...

We study a multiple period discount problem for products that undergo several price cuts over time. In the high-technology sector, electronic component suppliers are often able to offer pre-announced price cuts to buyers due to technological innovation that allows them to produce existing...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to underscore the fundamental importance of relevance to an applied field such as supply chain management (SCM). It is argued that simultaneity of research rigor and relevance is necessary to assert claims of impact. Design/methodology/approach: This paper...