The optimal delivery time and order quantity in an oligopoly market with time-sensitive customers.

With the development of e-commerce, delivery time is regarded as a key competitive advantage in an oligopoly market, as shortening the delivery time can stimulate demand for products. Many firms adopt a variety of strategies to shorten delivery time, and holding sufficient inventory is reported as a...

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Main Authors: Haijiao Li, Weijin Xu, Kuan Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0225436