We analyze an equilibrium choice of a product quality within a supply chain consisting of a manufacturer and a supplier. A quality of an intermediate good is private information of the supplier and determines the quality of a final product. The manufacturer holds all bargaining power and proposes a profit sharing contract to the supplier. We show that (i) such the contract may serve as the efficient mechanism of within-chain coordination in special cases and (ii) tougher market competition may lead to a higher profit of both supplier and manufacturer.
Original languageEnglish
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 CBIM Academic Workshop - Bilbao
Duration: 29 Jun 20161 Jul 2016

Conference

Conference2016 CBIM Academic Workshop
CityBilbao
Period29/06/161/07/16

    Research areas

  • supply chain, hold-up, profit sharing, quality improvement, competition

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