| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1143024 | Operations Research Letters | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This paper studies a supply chain in which a manufacturer holds backup supply with extra cost to satisfy demand unmet by a retailer. We provide a simple threshold condition for when the manufacturer should hold backup supply. We also study how the backup supply affects the supply chain performance.
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Authors
Xiaowei Xu, Yao Zhao,