Lina Dong, Yeming Dai*
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.3, pp. 2913-2956, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.049214
- 08 July 2024
Abstract This study delves into the formation dynamics of alliances within a closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) that encompasses a manufacturer, a retailer, and an e-commerce platform. It leverages Stackelberg game for this exploration, contrasting the equilibrium outcomes of a non-alliance model with those of three differentiated alliance models. The non-alliance model acts as a crucial benchmark, enabling the evaluation of the motivations for various supply chain entities to engage in alliance formations. Our analysis is centered on identifying the most effective alliance strategies and establishing a coordination within these partnerships. We thoroughly investigate the consequences of… More >