In this paper, we investigate quality investment and price decision of a make-to-order (MTO) supply chain with uncertain demand in international trade. Due to volatility of orders from buyers, the supplier and the manufacturer in the supply chain are subject to financial risk. In contrast to the...

For reducing the energy consumption of the Mobile Station in mobile Broadband Wireless Access networks, IEEE 802.16 offers three kinds of sleep mode operations called power saving classes type I, type II and type III. In order to investigate mathematically the inherent relationships between the...

In today's increasingly globalized environment, more and more companies recognize the mutual dependence of supply chain partners in value creation. When making business decisions, they take into consideration their partners' bottom line profitability, especially in emerging markets. The question...

Supplier development and supplier integration are two deeply interconnected strategic tools that manufacturers often employ to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of their supply chains. This paper studies the interaction of these two strategic decisions in a competitive environment....

Problem Definition: Quick response is a classic operations strategy, under which a retailer can place a second order for rapid replenishment during the selling season after learning more about market demand. This paper examines the value of quick response when a strategic manufacturer can either...