Sourcing Decisions in a Supply Chain - Sharing risk and reward in the supply chain

3 important questions on Sourcing Decisions in a Supply Chain - Sharing risk and reward in the supply chain

What is the result and reason of an absence of risk sharing in a supply chain?

It exists because retailers aim for a lower level of product availability than would be required to maximize supply chain profits to realize local optimal decisions.

Give 3 approaches to increase the risk sharing

  • Buybacks or returns
  • Revenue sharing
  • Quantity flexibility

What is the point of having shared-savings contracts?

For example to reduce the suppliers lead time, by giving supplier part of savings from reducing this lead time.

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