Research on mathematical models for distribution channel management in competitive environments

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26285098
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
• Allocation Type: Partial Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Commerce
• Research Institution: Kobe University
• Principal Investigator: Matsui Kenji 神戸大学, 経営学研究科, 教授 (20345474)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 鳥居 昭夫 中央大学, 経済学部, 教授 (40164066) ; 丸山 雅祥 神戸大学, 経営学研究科, 名誉教授 (60135928) ; 成生 達彦 京都大学, 経営管理大学院, 教授 (80148296)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 流通

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this research project, by describing distribution systems with the use of mathematical expressions, we aim to construct mathematical models that can be used for practical decision-making by firms facing competitive environments. We have achieved the following major research outcomes. First, we have identified the form of the distribution system, which is desirable for manufacturers and distributors. Second, we have derived their optimal decision timing. Third, we have determined their desirable information sharing process in the presence of demand uncertainty. These research outcomes have been published in international academic journals and presented at international academic conferences.

Free Research Field

経営科学