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Keep or return? Managing ordering and return policies in start-up companies

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  • Archibald, Thomas W.
  • Thomas, Lyn C.
  • Possani, Edgar

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  • Archibald, Thomas W. & Thomas, Lyn C. & Possani, Edgar, 2007. "Keep or return? Managing ordering and return policies in start-up companies," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 179(1), pages 97-113, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:179:y:2007:i:1:p:97-113
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    1. Volodymyr Babich & Matthew J. Sobel, 2004. "Pre-IPO Operational and Financial Decisions," Management Science, INFORMS, vol. 50(7), pages 935-948, July.
    2. T. W. Archibald & L. C. Thomas & J. M. Betts & R. B. Johnston, 2002. "Should Start-up Companies Be Cautious? Inventory Policies Which Maximise Survival Probabilities," Management Science, INFORMS, vol. 48(9), pages 1161-1174, September.
    3. E Possani & L C Thomas & T W Archibald, 2003. "Loans, ordering and shortage costs in start-ups: a dynamic stochastic decision approach," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Palgrave Macmillan;The OR Society, vol. 54(5), pages 539-548, May.
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