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作者：Claussen, Jorg; Halbinger, Maria A.; Zalmanson, Lior
作者单位：University of Munich; Copenhagen Business School; City University of New York (CUNY) System; Baruch College (CUNY); Tel Aviv University
摘要：Problem definition: Integrating contests into established firm-driven User Generated Content (UGC) communities presents a complex interplay between innovation and communal engagement. The impact of such contests on both the creative outcomes and the community's dynamics remains largely unexplored. Methodology/results: We combine two different data sources stemming from the 3D printing platform Thingiverse, allowing us to compare (a) regular content creation activities shared with the existing ...
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作者：Kagan, Evgeny; Jost, Christian; Lieberum, Tobias; Schiffels, Sebastian
作者单位：Johns Hopkins University; University of Augsburg
摘要：Problem definition: Motivated by the widespread adoption of iterative project management techniques, we study the effects of workflow, iterative or sequential, on innovative behavior and performance. Methodology/results: We conduct a series of laboratory experiments. Our first experiment shows that, in an open-ended creative challenge, iterative task completion leads to better outcomes than sequential task completion. In the second experiment, we show that the advantage of iterative workflow f...
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作者：Akchen, Yi-Chun; Caro, Felipe
作者单位：University of London; University College London; University of California System; University of California Los Angeles
摘要：Problem definition: How should (apparel) retailers manage product sizes? For example, if most customers wearing a given shoe size, such as 9.5, are willing to accept a half-size up or down, is it necessary for a retailer to carry that size at all? Additionally, although identical products in different sizes are treated as distinct stock-keeping units in inventory management, they are often aggregated for assortment and strategic planning. However, there is no theoretical justification for this...
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作者：Guan, Xu; Jiang, Yuan; Wang, Yulan
作者单位：Huazhong University of Science & Technology; Shenzhen University; Hong Kong Polytechnic University
摘要：Problem definition: Concern about product quality due to the inability to experience products physically has been a major factor that hinders consumers from purchasing online. To ease such concerns, online platforms and sellers have been engaged in various activities to reveal product quality information. Platform can provide certification to products sold via its marketplace, and sellers can voluntarily disclose their private quality information. Despite platform certification and seller disc...
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作者：Eom, Myungeun; Toriello, Alejandro
作者单位：University System of Georgia; Georgia Institute of Technology
摘要：Problem definition: We study a dynamic nonbipartite stochastic matching problem, where nodes appear following a type-specific independent distribution and wait in the system for a given sojourn time. This problem is motivated by applications in ride-sharing and freight transportation marketplaces and is related to other on-demand marketplaces. Methodology/results: We study the asymptotic properties of two widely used policies, batching and greedy, by analyzing a single-pair case and then conve...
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作者：Jin, Chen; Hosanagar, Kartik; Veeraraghavan, Senthil
作者单位：National University of Singapore; University of Pennsylvania
摘要：Problem definition: The bilateral rating display system (BRDS), popularized by ride-sharing platforms, shows riders' ratings to drivers when the driver receives an order dispatched by the platform. This contrasts with traditional business settings where only the service providers' ratings are displayed to customers (unilateral rating display system (URDS)). Although BRDS allows drivers to make more informed decisions, it also poses challenges, such as the potential for drivers to reject riders...
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作者：Tang, Jingwen; Duenyas, Izak; Shi, Cong; Yang, Nan
作者单位：University of Miami; University of Michigan System; University of Michigan
摘要：Problem definition: We consider the joint optimization of ordering and upgrading decisions in a dynamic multiproduct system over a finite horizon of T periods. In each period, multiple types of demand arrive stochastically and can be satisfied either with supply of the same type or by upgrading to a higher-quality product. The goal is to find an optimal joint replenishment and allocation policy that maximizes total expected profit, both when the firm knows the demand distributions a priori and...
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作者：McKie, Erin C.; Cuenca, Anna Saez de Tejada; Agrawal, Vishal
作者单位：University System of Ohio; Ohio State University; University of Navarra; IESE Business School; Georgetown University
摘要：Problem definition: Fashion retailers are increasingly implementing take-back programs to reduce textile waste and prevent used clothing from being landfilled. To increase participation, retailers must decide how much and what type of information to provide to consumers, how to collect the used clothing, and how much of a financial reward to offer. However, the effectiveness of different types of information, convenience, and reward levels on consumer participation is not well understood, and ...
