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1. Introduction
2. Supply chain and contract definitions
3. The perils of contracting under uncertainty
4. Relevant questions
5. Talk outline
6. Supply chain- a simple example
7. The optimal stocking quantity
8. Decentralized supply chain
9. Setting the supplier's price
10. The impact of misaligned incentives
11. A partial returns contract
12. A partial returns contract - things to note
13. How to set the terms of trade
14. A partial returns contract- graphic illustration
15. Properties of the coordinating contract
16. Other coordinating contracts
17. Quantity discounts contracts
18. Two part tariffs contracts
19. Revenue sharing contracts
20. Coordinating contracts mechanisms
21. Coordinating contracts caveats
22. When should other contracts be used
23. Coordinating contracts complications
24. Multiple actions
25. Information about demand
26. Technology choice and product design
27. Summary

Topics Covered

• Contracting under demand uncertainty
• Consequence of misaligned incentives
• Partial returns policies
• Properties of coordinating contracts
• When to implement advanced contracts
• Additional complications

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Series:

• Operations Strategy

Categories:

• Technology & Operations

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Publication History

• Published on December 6, 2012