Abstract:Most multinational/transnational manufacturers that own internal supply chains and operate in turbulent world markets apply strategies related to product quality, low-cost, and timely delivery. This study aims to assist such firms with making accurate decisions to enable their competitive strategies and cope with the realities of limited capacity and unreliable equipment. We examine a vendor-buyer coordinated system featuring batch fabrication, outsourcing, quality reassurance, discontinuous deliveries, and an… Show more
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