An integrated supplier-buyer model for improving supply chain coordination

Author: Barbaroso gbreve lu G.

Source: Production Planning and Control, Volume 11, Number 8, 1 December 2000 , pp. 732-741(10)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Abstract:

This study develops a decision support model that can be used by a supplier in making production and price decisions at contract renewal times in a supply chain environment. The supplier first makes aggregate production decisions with a special attempt to estimate buyer commitments, and then determines the price of the item so as to satisfy his own profit and buyer cost reduction expectations simultaneously. Mathematical programming models are designed to achieve these in accordance with the contract terms. The main emphasis is placed upon the conceptual and negotiation aspects of the models, and some solution procedures are cited from previous studies. Then the approach is implemented in the biggest electric motor manufacturer in Turkey which has a large number of buyers in household appliances sector, and it is shown to be a useful tool for developing fair partnership.

Keywords: SUPPLY; CHAIN; AGGREGATE; PRODUCTION; PLANNING; CHANCE-CONSTRAINT; PRICE; NEGOTIATION

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

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