This research explores the value of data sharing in a two-echelon, fresh product supply chain consisting of a retailer and manufacturer. Demand is stochastic and price sensitive. Decision-making is decentralized and the supply chain operates with a simple linear wholesale price contract. We...

Retailers face a challenging trade-off in maintaining versus restricting long-established lenient return policies. On one hand, lenient return policies have become an important part of retailers' value proposition and play a significant role in stimulating consumer purchases. On the other hand,...