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Strategic Supplier Dynamics And Decision-Making In Supply Chain Management: Exploring Market Segmentation, Copycatting, And Encroachment, Shobeir Amirnequiee
Strategic Supplier Dynamics And Decision-Making In Supply Chain Management: Exploring Market Segmentation, Copycatting, And Encroachment, Shobeir Amirnequiee
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In this dissertation, we explore the intricate dynamics of supplier relationships and strategic decision-making within the realm of Operations Management, focusing on the critical aspects of supply chain management. The research consists of three papers, each offering unique insights into supplier dynamics and their implications for manufacturers and businesses.
The first paper presents a robust framework for joint learning of consumer preferences and market segmentation. Leveraging ideas from machine learning and mathematical programming, this framework efficiently segments the customer base and accurately learns preferences without compromising consumer privacy. By optimizing assortment decisions, this approach maximizes profits and offers superior prediction …