Abstract
This paper analyzes the phenomenon of cooperation in modern supply chains in the light of Cooperative Game Theory. The author provides a detailed discussion on the meaning of cooperation in supply chains, its motives, outcomes and barriers. A review of recent studies that analyze the cooperation in supply chains by means of cooperative game theory is provided with a special emphasis on inventory centralizations games. Gaps in the literature are identified to clarify and to suggest future research opportunities.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 12-24 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | International Journal of Supply Chain Management |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alliance
- Cooperation
- Cooperative game theory
- Inventory games
- Supply chains