2009
Can flexibility be constraining?
Pinker E, Lee H, Berman O. Can flexibility be constraining? IIE Transactions 2009, 42: 45-59. DOI: 10.1080/07408170903113789.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOptimal staffing decisionsDemand shocksUncertain demandFlexibility policiesForms of flexibilityHigher total costsInventory costsLittle slackFirmsWorkforce flexibilityTotal costShockStaffing decisionsDemandCostPolicySlackSecond stageDecisionsCommon optionFirst stageWorkforceFlexibilityDifferent formsBenefits
2008
Asymmetric Competition in B2B Spot Markets
Etzion H, Pinker E. Asymmetric Competition in B2B Spot Markets. Production And Operations Management 2008, 17: 150-161. DOI: 10.3401/poms.1080.0014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchB2B spot marketSpot marketMarket demandContract benefitsForward contractsTypes of suppliersSelling channelMarket gainsInventory liquidationIndustry supplyStrategic behaviorSuppliersHigher incentivesMarketMarket supplyContractsIndustryAsymmetric competitionDemandLiquidationIncentivesBenefitsCompetitionSupply
2006
The value of sharing lead time information
Dobson G, Pinker E. The value of sharing lead time information. IIE Transactions 2006, 38: 171-183. DOI: 10.1080/07408170500436930.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLead-time informationEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemsResource planning systemsInformation system integrationCustomer toleranceFirm profitsCustomer sensitivityCustomer experienceLead timeSales peoplePotential customersFirmsTime informationCustomersInformation increasesProfitSystem integrationWidespread adoptionPlanning systemOperational dataAdoptionSpecific typesBenefitsInformationMore information