scholarly journals The Applications and Complexity Analysis Based on Network Embedding Behaviors under Evolutionary Game Framework

Complexity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Xin Su ◽  
Hui Zhang ◽  
Shubing Guo
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Repeated Games ◽  
Complexity Analysis ◽  
Evolutionary Game ◽  
Biological Evolution ◽  
Stable State ◽  
Network Embedding ◽  
Convergence Process ◽  
Investment Cost ◽  
Embedding Strategy

In this paper, we use the dynamic mechanism of biological evolution to simulate the enterprises’ bounded rational game. We construct game models of network embedding behaviors of horizontal and vertical enterprises in supply chain, explain the repeated games of random pairs of enterprises by replication dynamic differential equations, study the characteristics and evolution trend of this flow, conduct simulation experiments, clarify the evolution direction and law of network embedding strategy selection of supply chain enterprises, and discuss the stable state of evolutionary game and its dynamic convergence process. The results show that the probability of supply chain enterprises choosing a network embedding strategy is related to the enterprises’ special assets investment cost, cooperation cost, network income, and cooperation benefits. Supply chain enterprises should reduce the special assets investment cost and cooperation cost, maximize network income and cooperation income, narrow the gap between the extra-cooperation profit and the current cooperation profit, and restrain them from violating cooperation contracts or taking opportunistic actions.

scholarly journals Complexity Analysis of Pricing in a Multichannel Supply Chain with Spillovers from Online to Offline Sales

Complexity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Fengxia Mai ◽  
Jianxiong Zhang ◽  
Rui Yang ◽  
Xiaojie Sun
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Dynamic Pricing ◽  
Complexity Analysis ◽  
Spillover Effect ◽  
Dynamic Game ◽  
Period Doubling ◽  
Dynamic Adjustment ◽  
Adjustment Strategy ◽  
Adjustment Speed ◽  
The Stability

In recent years, many manufacturers have been selling their products to online consumers through e-tailers by adopting reselling mode and agency selling mode simultaneously. The sales from the online channels inevitably incur spillover effect to the traditional offline channels. This paper develops a dynamic pricing game model on the basis of a long-term gradient adjustment mechanism for a multichannel supply chain that consists of a manufacturer and an e-tailer and focuses on examining the impacts of spillover effect, agency fee, and adjustment speed on the stability and complexity of the dynamic game system. The results show that both a greater spillover effect and a higher agency fee can make the dynamic game system more stable, and a higher adjustment speed can destabilize the dynamic game system through period doubling bifurcation. Furthermore, it is interesting to find that the destabilization of the game system benefits the e-tailer and the supply chain while having little influence on the manufacturer, and thus the dynamic adjustment strategy may improve the supply chain efficiency.

The Supplying Chain Scheduling with Outsourcing and Transportation

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (02) ◽  
pp. 1750009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianfeng Ren ◽  
Guo Sun ◽  
Yuzhong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Approximation Algorithm ◽  
Single Machine ◽  
Complexity Analysis ◽  
Weighted Sum ◽  
Objective Functions ◽  
Supply Chain Scheduling ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Scheduling Model ◽  
Selection Of

In this paper, we address a supply chain scheduling model with outsourcing and transportation. A job can be scheduled either on a single machine at a manufacturer’s plant or outsourced to a subcontractor. We assume that there are a sufficient number of vehicles at the manufacturer and the subcontractor such that each completed job can be transported to its customer immediately. For a given set of jobs, the decisions we need to make include the selection of jobs to be outsourced and the schedule of all the jobs. When the objective functions are to minimize the weighted sum of common scheduling measures and the total cost, we present their complexity analysis and a [Formula: see text]-approximation algorithm for the second problem.

Modeling and measuring the structural complexity in assembly supply chain networks

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nima Hamta ◽  
M. Akbarpour Shirazi ◽  
Sara Behdad ◽  
S.M.T. Fatemi Ghomi
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Complexity ◽  
Supply Chain Networks

Complexity Analysis of Assembly Supply Chain Configurations

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Wang ◽  
Xiaowei Zhu ◽  
S. Jack Hu ◽  
Yoram Koren
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Mass Customization ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Complexity Analysis ◽  
Product Variety ◽  
Entropy Theory ◽  
Modular Assembly ◽  
Supply Chain Configuration ◽  
Assembly Constraints

This paper studies the complexity of assembly supply chains in mass customization environment. The high product variety from mass customization increases the complexity of assembly supply chains. The paper identifies the factors causing supply chain complexity and defines a complexity measure of an assembly supply chain based on these factors and the information entropy theory. Algorithms that determine the optimal supply chain configuration are developed to minimize the supply chain complexity (without and with assembly constraints). This analytical study of supply chain complexity will generate new insights on the influence of product variety on supply chains performance in mass customization. The model and algorithms developed in this paper can assist in making decisions such as when and how to implement a modular assembly supply chain and how much variety should be economically offered.

Effectiveness of resilience capabilities in mitigating disruptions: leveraging on supply chain structural complexity

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 506-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyoum Eshetu Birkie ◽  
Paolo Trucco ◽  
Pablo Fernandez Campos
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Complexity ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Performance Change ◽  
Resilience Capabilities

Purpose This study aims to investigate the influence of supply chain (SC) complexity on the effectiveness of resilience capabilities in mitigating SC disruptions. Hypotheses about direct and moderating influences of complexity on resilience capabilities and performance change after disruption are built and quantitatively tested. Design/methodology/approach Partial least square-based structural equation modelling with formative constructs was used as an overall approach. Secondary data on SC disruptions, related performance change and resilience practices were collected from multiple sources through a predefined procedure. The collected data were systematically encoded prior to performing statistical analysis. Findings SC structural complexity is found to have a significant positive relation with performance improvement after disruption, along with resilience capability; it also positively moderates the resilience–performance link. Research limitations/implications The SC complexity factors the authors considered in this study do not include dynamic forms because of the nature of data collected. Future research may attempt to include and test whether the results of this study also hold when additional complexity parameters are taken into account. Practical implications Managers are often trying to reduce SC complexity. This study implies that some level of complexity is beneficial also for a better recovery of operational performance affected because of disruption. Resilience capabilities become more effective when leveraged on complexity in the SC. Originality/value This is the first study to empirically investigate the influence of SC complexity on the resilience–performance link.

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