In this paper, we study a two-echelon distribution system in which multiple products are jointly replenished at each stocking location and the inventory of each product at each location is controlled by an (s, S) policy. The transportation capacity in volume of products for each joint...

It is a common practice of manufacturers to involve suppliers in new product development (NPD). Extant literature indicates that supplier integration has mixed effects on manufacturers' NPD and the contradicting findings result from either the external contingent factors or the tactical...

The petroleum refining sector is energy intensive and has been identified as one of the target industries for CO2 emissions control by China's emissions trading scheme. A detailed accounting of the cost of emissions reduction is of great significance for the petroleum refining sector to comply...