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The Strategic Perils of Low Cost Outsourcing

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  1. Matsui, Kenji, 2020. "Optimal bargaining timing of a wholesale price for a manufacturer with a retailer in a dual-channel supply chain," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 287(1), pages 225-236.
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  25. Li, Wei & Zhao, Xuan & Chen, Jing, 2023. "Co-opetition or decentralization? A study of manufacturers’ sourcing and distribution strategies," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 311(3), pages 867-886.
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  29. Yang, Huixiao & Chen, Wenbo, 2020. "Game modes and investment cost locations in radio-frequency identification (RFID) adoption," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 286(3), pages 883-896.
  30. Zhang, Li-Hao & Li, Wen-Jing & Zhang, Cheng & Wang, Shanshan, 2023. "Outsourcing strategy of an original equipment manufacturer in a sustainable supply chain: Whether and how should a contract manufacturer encroach?," Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Elsevier, vol. 174(C).
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  43. Zhang, Manman & Zhang, Juliang & Sun, Yue & Cheng, T.C.E., 2022. "How to outsource production considering quality management: Turnkey or buy-sell?," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 113(C).
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  45. Fan, Mengli & Xing, Wei & Huang, Yi, 2023. "Joint forward contract negotiation: The role of B2B procurement platforms," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 167(C).
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