Gray market speculation: Analyzing retailer behavior and manufacturer strategies in the context of strategic consumer behavior

IF 9.8 1区 工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL
Zhaobo Chen , Jiahang Wu , Chunying Tian , Zhiyong Liu
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The paper constructs a supply chain model consisting of a manufacturer and an authorized retailer and analyzes the motivation of the authorized retailer to engage (directly or indirectly) in gray market speculation under the premise of two types of consumers in the market: the myopic and the strategic. Furthermore, the model is extended in two aspects: the delayed availability of gray market products and the damage of gray market products on the manufacturer’s reputation. The analysis reveals the following conclusions: (1) The percentage of different types of consumers is the critical factor influencing the authorized retailer’s decision to participate in gray market speculation. When the market has a higher proportion of myopic consumers, the authorized retailer is more inclined to participate in gray market speculation and is willing to participate directly in gray market speculation rather than indirectly through a third party distributor. (2) After considering the time discount of the gray market product, the authorized retailer is more likely to choose speculative behavior. In particular, if consumers have more patience in waiting for gray market products, the likelihood of the existence of the gray market decreases, which is counterintuitive. (3) If gray market products have minimal impact on the manufacturer’s reputation, the manufacturer may encourage the existence of the gray market. Conversely, if the reputation is severely damaged by the presence of the gray market, the manufacturer needs to use a combination of wholesale pricing and regulatory efforts to manage the gray market.
灰色市场投机:在策略性消费者行为的背景下分析零售商行为和制造商策略
本文构建了由制造商和授权零售商组成的供应链模型,分析了授权零售商在市场消费者分为短视型和战略性两类的前提下直接或间接参与灰色市场投机的动机。在此基础上,将模型扩展到灰色市场产品的延迟可得性和灰色市场产品对制造商声誉的损害两个方面。分析得出以下结论:(1)不同类型消费者的比例是影响授权零售商参与灰色市场投机决策的关键因素。当市场中短视消费者比例较高时,授权零售商更倾向于参与灰色市场投机,愿意直接参与灰色市场投机,而不愿意通过第三方经销商间接参与。(2)授权零售商在考虑到灰市产品的时间折扣后,更有可能选择投机行为。特别是,如果消费者更有耐心地等待灰色市场产品,那么灰色市场存在的可能性就会降低,这是违反直觉的。(3)如果灰色市场产品对制造商声誉的影响很小,制造商可能会鼓励灰色市场的存在。相反,如果灰色市场的存在严重损害了声誉,制造商需要使用批发定价和监管努力相结合的方式来管理灰色市场。
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International Journal of Production Economics
International Journal of Production Economics 管理科学-工程:工业
CiteScore
21.40
自引率
7.50%
发文量
266
审稿时长
52 days
期刊介绍: The International Journal of Production Economics focuses on the interface between engineering and management. It covers all aspects of manufacturing and process industries, as well as production in general. The journal is interdisciplinary, considering activities throughout the product life cycle and material flow cycle. It aims to disseminate knowledge for improving industrial practice and strengthening the theoretical base for decision making. The journal serves as a forum for exchanging ideas and presenting new developments in theory and application, combining academic standards with practical value for industrial applications.
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