This paper studies information sharing in a distribution channel where the manufacturer possesses better demand-forecast information than the downstream retailer. We examine three information-sharing formats: no information sharing (i.e., the manufacturer ex ante commits to not sharing its...

This paper studies an outsourcing problem where two service providers (suppliers) compete for the service contract from a client. The suppliers face uncertain cost for providing the service because they do not have perfect information about the client's type. The suppliers receive differential...

Problem Definition: This paper studies the information-sharing strategy for a retail platform on which multiple competing sellers distribute their products. Academic/Practical Relevance: Due to the rapid growth of retail platforms in recent years, information sharing has become an increasingly...