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作者：Hao, Zhaowei; He, Long; Hu, Zhenyu; Jiang, Jun
作者单位：Dongbei University of Finance & Economics; National University of Singapore; National University of Singapore; National University of Singapore; National University of Singapore
摘要：Motivated by a leading taxi operator in Singapore, we consider the idle vehicle pre-allocation problem with uncertain demands and other uncertain covariate information such as weather. In this problem, the operator, upon observing its distribution of idle vehicles, proactively allocates the idle vehicles to serve future uncertain demands. With perfect information of demand distribution, the problem can be formulated as a stochastic transportation problem. Yet, the non-stationarity and spatial ...
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作者：Mehra, Amit; Sajeesh, Sajeesh; Voleti, Sudhir
作者单位：University of Texas System; University of Texas Dallas; University of Nebraska System; University of Nebraska Lincoln; Indian School of Business (ISB)
摘要：The existence of reference price effects in consumer decision making is well documented in prior research, but few studies focus on its implications for firms' strategic behavior. Using a competitive model, we address this gap by examining how firms' product positioning and pricing strategies in a non-durable goods market (where consumers repeatedly purchase products from the category) are affected compared with a benchmark situation in which reference price effects are not pertinent. In a mod...
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作者：Xiao, Yongbo; Zhou, Sean X.
作者单位：Tsinghua University; Chinese University of Hong Kong
摘要：Trade-in programs for electronics products, e.g., mobile phones, have been increasingly popular. These programs target at customers (we call them bargainers) who seek to salvage or upgrade their old devices. There are two widely adopted trade-in options: trade-in-for-upgrade and trade-in-for-cash. In this study, we consider a firm who offers both trade-in options, that is, a hybrid trade-in program, to acquire old products, then refurbishes and resells them, together with new product over a fi...
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作者：Apte, Aruna; Bacolod, Marigee; Carmichael, Ryan
作者单位：United States Department of Defense; United States Navy; Naval Postgraduate School
摘要：This study offers a utility framework to identify assets for deployment into humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations. We focus on attributes of the hard assets: capabilities for humanitarian missions, proximity to the affected area, and cost to the organization. We demonstrate the importance of this framework using the case of the United States Navy (USN). On a broader level, we offer a strategy for the decision makers to deploy appropriate assets for executing HADR smart...
