Abstract:
Targeting at profit distribution, with stockout cost considered, supply chain parameters are analyzed based on the comparison of inventory cost modes before and after vendormanaged inventory (VMI). It is found that the responsibilities and benefits between suppliers and retailers are inconsistent. Then, Stackelberg model, revenuesharing contracts, and price contracts are applied to establish a profit distribution model. With this model, purchasing price of a retailer and revenuesharing coefficient are decided. A numerical example is used to validate the proposed model.