IE 517
Homework 2
You can work in groups of 2, or individually
Due: April 2
Search academic articles referring to Guide et. al. (2003) (discussed in class) on Google
Scholar. Select one of the articles among them that focus on determining the price and/or
the quality level and/or the quantity of returns. Prepare a summary not exceeding two
pages including the following:
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Objective of the study.
Environment considered (supply chain structure, demand and return
characteristics, cost items included, etc.) with a specific emphasis on how the
returns are modeled.
Basic characteristics of the developed model and the solution approach
implemented.
Basic analytical findings and computational observations.
The basic similarities and differences with the study by Guide et. al. (2003) with
respect to supply chain structure, environmental assumptions, effect of acquisition
price, etc.).
Notes:
1. Do not select a paper for which the instructor is one of the co-authors.
2. Submit a copy of the article with your summary.