作者:Zhou, Qin; Wang, Jingqi; Jiao, Yifan; Du, Jinzhao
作者单位:East China Normal University; East China Normal University; The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; University of Macau; University of Hong Kong
摘要:Problem definition: Ride-hailing platforms face a supply-demand imbalance. During peak periods, the demand from passengers far exceeds the supply of drivers, whereas during off-peak periods, there is an abundance of supply but weak demand. The wellstudied surge pricing can be challenging to implement in markets where prices are subject to regulation and are inflexible to adjust. We study an alternative operational approach that shifts the supply of drivers from off-peak to peak periods to addr...
作者:Liu, Yicheng; Chen, Xiao Alison; Liu, Yan; Wang, Zizhuo
作者单位:Shanghai University of Finance & Economics; Shanghai University of Finance & Economics; University System Of New Hampshire; University of New Hampshire; Hong Kong Polytechnic University; The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
摘要:Problem definition: We study a multistore assortment planning problem in which a seller centrally decides the assortment of products in each store. Each store is visited by a certain fraction of customers. Upon arrival, customers observe the products offered in the current store. The seller can either (1) show products offered in other stores to customers simultaneously (called simultaneous offering strategy) or (2) show products offered in other stores to customers if they decide not to purch...