Problem definition: We consider opportunities for cooperation at the supply level between two firms that are rivals in the end-product market. One of our firms is vertically integrated (VI), has in-house production capabilities, and may also supply its rival. The other is a downstream...

Problem definition: We consider opportunities for cooperation at the supply level between two firms that are rivals in the end-product market. One of our firms is vertically integrated (VI), has in-house production capabilities, and may also supply its rival. The other is a downstream...

This paper studies the coordinated management of project due date and material supply in project supply chains. We consider a two-stage project supply chain with an upstream supplier supplying key material to a downstream project firm under a flexible wholesale price contract. The project is...