Supply chain finance has been gaining attention in theory and practice. A company's financial position affects its performance and survivability in dynamic and volatile markets. Those that have weak financial performance are vulnerable when operating in environments that are uncertain and...

The paper considers two research issues that usually interact in practice, which are the ‘VMI with consignment’ inventory policy and the ‘Learning Curve’. Under a VMI with consignment agreement, the vendor is the one who manages the buyer's inventory, and he holds the property of the...