This paper develops a newsboy problem with option contract and partial backorders. In this option contact policy, if the demand exceeds the order quantity, the retailer may have a second replenishment opportunity to order an option quantity from the manufacturer in order to fulfil its...

This study investigates the outsourcing and production scheduling technology adoption in Taiwan using an empirical approach. Different outsourcing and production scheduling technology adoption are investigated through questionnaires. We found that flexible capability influences customer and...