Supply Chain Coordination1
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Supply chain coordination is among the central issues in supply chain management. A supply chain is coordinated if all supply chain members adopt the actions that optimize the entire system’s performance. However, in most cases, supply chain firms are independent, self-interested entities that may deviate from the system-optimal actions. This article provides an introductory review on how firms can use various contractual schemes to achieve supply chain coordination. Discussions on additional issues and potential research directions are also provided.
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