Used intimate apparel collection programs: A game-theoretic analytical study
Journal
Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review
Journal Volume
109
Pages
44-62
Date Issued
2018
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper explores the used intimate apparel collection (UIAC) programs in a supply chain system. Our game-theoretic analysis reveals that the collector type and the level of retail competition affect the UIAC program significantly. In particular, we show that the benefit-cost ratio of the collector's investment plays a decisive role in determining whether an increased level of competition will improve the UIAC program's levels of social, environmental, and economic sustainability. We further find that an increased level of competition will lead to a higher consumer surplus if the respective consumer goodwill of donation is sufficiently small. ? 2017 Elsevier Ltd
Subjects
Reverse logistics; Socially responsible operations; Supply chain management; Used intimate apparel collection program
Other Subjects
analytical method; game theory; retailing; supply chain management; sustainability
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd
Type
journal article