Application of Evolutionary Game to Analyze Dual-Channel Decisions: Taking Consumer Loss Aversion into Consideration
Mathematics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(2), С. 234 - 234
Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2025
Manufacturers
and
consumers
are
boundedly
rational
ultimately
seek
evolutionarily
stable
strategies
through
trial
error,
imitation,
learning.
It
is
important
to
study
the
pricing
of
manufacturers
purchasing
channel
decisions
in
context
increasingly
fierce
competition
online
channels,
addition
consumers’
loss
aversion
due
confusing
promotional
strategies;
accordingly,
this
paper,
an
evolutionary
game
including
both
parties
constructed,
factor
from
prospect
theory
introduced.
Based
on
data
Chinese
media
reports
cosmetics
industry,
simulation
sensitivity
analyses
were
conducted
using
Matlab
R2024a.
The
results
indicate
that—in
services
affecting
strategy
for
selection—a
decrease
consumer
will
help
reach
faster.
For
manufacturers,
do
not
affect
their
evolution
a
unified
strategy;
however,
when
increases,
manufacturers’
shift
differentiated
strategy.
Язык: Английский
Designing scenario-based experiments in retail SCM: methodological approaches and practical insights
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025
Purpose
Considering
the
transformational
impact
of
technological
advances
in
modern
retail
on
consumer
experience
and
associated
growth
experimental
studies
consumer-centric
supply
chain
management
(SCM)
research,
this
paper
presents
a
practical
overview
key
steps
design
scenario-based
experiments
(SBEs)
context
SCM.
Design/methodology/approach
Following
conceptual
approach,
discusses
essential
aspects
designing
process,
including
connection
to
theory,
vignette
considerations,
checks
ensuring
managerial
relevance.
Findings
This
resource
for
SCM
researchers
their
pursuit
rigorous,
context-focused
SBEs
research.
Major
considerations
potential
pitfalls
are
highlighted.
Practical
implications
A
well-designed
experiment,
its
vignettes,
manipulations
checks,
offers
strong
inform
actionable
guidance
managers
feasibility,
strategy
design,
customization
segmentation
strategies.
Originality/value
connects
questions,
supporting
future
research
realm.
Язык: Английский
Consumer impatience in the e-commerce home delivery context: a consumer-centric supply chain perspective for time-based competition
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2024
Purpose
This
paper
aims
to
introduce
the
concept
of
consumer
impatience,
empirically
explore
how
it
relates
time-based
logistics
performance
(delivery
speed
and
delivery
timeliness)
discuss
its
impact
on
satisfaction.
research
argues
that
gaining
insights
related
from
a
consumer’s
perspective
can
help
development
more
effective
strategies
for
e-commerce
home
deliveries.
Design/methodology/approach
Hypotheses
in
this
study
are
developed
using
attribution
theory
tested
with
empirical
data
collected
through
an
online
behavioral
experiment.
Middle-range
theorizing
is
used
develop
understanding
mechanisms
relationship
between
Findings
indicate
impatience
timeliness
play
essential
role
Issues
shown
have
negative
satisfaction
than
issues
speed,
while
communication
demonstrated
positive
Originality/value
adds
existing
competition
literature
by
taking
consumer-centric
bringing
largely
overlooked
but
critical
–
into
supply
chain
management
setting.
allows
conceptualized
consumers’
experiences
companies
proactive
actions
their
initiatives.
Язык: Английский
Unlocking the door: information disclosure framing and consumer characteristics in parcel locker adoption
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
55(11), С. 92 - 117
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Purpose
The
growth
of
last-mile
delivery
presents
challenges
like
environmental
impact,
operational
inefficiencies
and
risks
theft
or
damage.
This
study
explores
parcel
locker
adoption
as
a
potential
solution,
focusing
on
the
roles
information
framing
consumer
characteristics
in
influencing
adoption.
It
offers
insights
into
prioritizing
benefits
(environmental,
security,
convenience)
which
traits,
such
regulatory
focus
gender,
to
consider
designing
promoting
networks.
Design/methodology/approach
We
test
our
hypotheses
with
three
scenario-based
experiments.
first
focuses
key
benefit
sustainability
framing,
second
security
third
convenience
framing.
Findings
Our
results
show
that
consumers
are
more
likely
use
when
exposed
loss-framed
information,
particularly
they
male.
Additionally,
promotion-focused
individuals,
males,
most
users
presented
messages
emphasizing
inconvenience
insecurity
home
delivery.
Research
limitations/implications
findings
produce
middle
range
theory
gender
context
participation
Specifically,
we
find
influence
reactions
disclosure,
strongly
intent
for
individuals.
Practical
implications
Managers
seeking
introduce
lockers
expand
existing
networks
should
incorporate
their
network
decisions.
Initial
bays
be
located
near
sites
experience
high
traffic
from
males.
disclosed
highlight
these
compared
relative
risk
associated
Social
While
disclosures
often
emphasize
use,
other
convincing.
Highlighting
alternative
factors
incorporating
them
design
will
still
allow
benefits,
including
carrier
CO2
reduction,
emerge
increased
use.
As
become
established,
expanding
cater
additional
may
service
providers
benefits.
Originality/value
Prior
research
assumes
an
base
studying
highlights
importance
tailoring
characteristics,
features
best
align
users.
found
reaction
where
is
influential
promotion-focus
Язык: Английский
Should e-returns services be “one-size-fits-all” for consumers? Segmentation using return policy promises and constraints
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 27, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
(1)
to
identify
which
benefit
and
cost
dimensions
of
an
e-tailer’s
return
policy
promises
constraints
are
perceived
as
important
for
superior
service
delivery
(2)
determine
different
consumer
segments
based
on
the
importance
these
dimensions.
Design/methodology/approach
We
conducted
two
sub-studies
in
India,
using
a
mixed-method
design
India
this
study.
In
Study
I,
we
interviewed
23
consumers
gain
insights
into
benefits
costs
policies.
II,
surveyed
257
relative
through
direct
ranking
survey
rank-order
logit
modeling.
Our
findings
revealed
three
distinct
their
perceptions
Findings
I
suggested
five
(owning
up
mistakes,
customer-friendly
refund/replacement,
access
support,
responsiveness
reliability,
site
ease
one
(return
investments)).
II
determined
(inconvenience
haters,
rapid
reliable
response
cravers
refund
worriers).
Research
limitations/implications
research
empirically
disproves
proposition
that
homogenous
perception
value
(i.e.
costs)
regarding
identifies
differential
Practical
implications
The
suggests
e-tailers
aiming
e-return
should
focus
excellent
performance
with
respect
customer
find
most
important.
Originality/value
A
new
segmentation
scheme
is
promises.
Язык: Английский
Developing transactive memory to the supply chain based on buyer-supplier digital communities
Transportation Research Part E Logistics and Transportation Review,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
198, С. 104099 - 104099
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2025
Язык: Английский
Do you feel guilty? A consumer-centric perspective on green nudging in last-mile deliveries
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2025
Purpose
The
growth
of
e-commerce
businesses
puts
heavy
pressure
on
logistics
service
providers
to
satisfy
customer
expectations
in
last-mile
delivery.
To
account
for
factors
such
as
sustainability
or
speed,
it
is
necessary
involve
the
consumer
advance
services.
This
study
aims
at
an
empirical
analysis
more
sustainable
choices.
It
investigates
effects
applying
green
nudges
form
default
setting
and
social
influence
encouraging
customers
select
a
delivery
mode,
particularly
testing
psychological
dimensions
ethical
behavior.
Design/methodology/approach
effectiveness
nudging
tested
discrete
choice
experiment
with
Italian
participants
randomly
divided
into
two
groups:
control
group
1
without
manipulation
(
N
=
180)
2
141).
Applying
consumer-centric
perspective
delivery,
research
expands
behavioral
supporting
nudges.
Specifically,
environmental
concerns,
ownership
anticipated
guilt
are
examined
moral
dispositions
Findings
In
manipulation,
consumers
choose
their
online
purchases
than
manipulation.
Particularly,
variables
speed
pickup
location
had
significant
choosing
option.
Thus,
effective.
With
most
effect,
trigger
if
not
chosen.
Practical
implications
observed
that
encouraged
opt
slow
(5–7
days)
“Click
Collect”
solutions.
contrast,
willingness
pay
option
was
affected.
Hence,
may
use
this
flexibility
optimize
distribution
processes.
Originality/value
results
contribute
advanced
understanding
logistics.
research,
focusing
operations
management,
adds
theory
by
including
supply
chain
approach
accordingly
gives
responsibility.
Additionally,
offers
practical
solution
retailers
increase
through
settings
compromising
consumer’s
experience.
Язык: Английский
Impact of livestream selling on suppliers’ operational performance: an empirical study on an online retailer
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2024
Purpose
Livestream
selling
is
becoming
an
increasingly
popular
practice
adopted
by
online
retailers
to
develop
a
consumer-centric
supply
chain
(CCSC).
It
improves
consumer
experience
integrating
chat,
watch
and
purchase
functions,
while
also
altering
behaviors
increasing
impulse
purchases.
Online
retailers’
responses
this
change
potentially
impact
suppliers’
operational
processes.
This
study
aims
empirically
examine
how
livestream
affects
performance
in
terms
of
lead
time
product
variety
order
fulfillment
capabilities
moderate
such
impact.
Design/methodology/approach
Using
data
from
leading
retailer
China,
the
authors
use
least
squares
model
with
fixed
effects
test
relationships.
Both
two-stage
instrumental
variable
Heckman
are
used
address
potential
endogeneity
study.
Findings
The
findings
show
that
usage
can
increase
time.
Furthermore,
negative
enhanced
when
supplier
has
higher
level
or
weaker
capability.
Originality/value
explores
alters
behavior,
adversely
affecting
upstream
performance.
underscores
need
for
CCSC
approach
across
all
tiers,
not
just
those
closest
consumers.
To
achieve
this,
research
suggests
suppliers
must
align
their
practices
CCSC,
particularly
improving
capability
cautiously
expanding
selling.
further
highlights
importance
consider
changes
enhance
application
traditional
inventory
theory
context
Язык: Английский