Journal of Modelling in Management: Volume 12 Issue 1

Genetic scatter search algorithm to solve the one-commodity pickup and delivery vehicle routing problem

Jalel Euchi

In this paper, the author introduces a new variant of the pickup and delivery transportation problem, where one commodity is collected from many pickup locations to be delivered…

Agglomeration effect and the “dual-format” e-marketplace pricing scheme

Ping Su, Shuguang Liu, Jun Lin

This paper aims to study a dominant e-retailer operating its own e-marketplace (B2C) to host peer competitor as well as acting as a traditional retailer (“dual-format” retailing…

An ISM-based approach analyzing interactions among variables of reverse logistics in automobile industries

V. Ravi, Ravi Shankar

This paper aims to analyze the interaction among the major variables of reverse logistics seen in automobile industries.

Sales force commissions in relationship marketing

Said Echchakoui

This paper aims to examine the roles of both aggregate and specific commission rates to control the sales force in relationship marketing with a customer portfolio.

Performance evaluation and prioritization of organizations based on knowledge management and safety management approaches using DEA: A case study

Hadi Shirouyehzad, Farimah Mokhatab Rafiee, Negin Berjis

The purpose of this paper is to propose a method for performance assessment of organizations based on integrated approach of knowledge management and safety management using data…

Energy consumption flow and regional economic development: evidence from 25 economies

Bao-jun Tang, Pi-qin Gong, Yu-chong Xiao, Huai-yu Wang

This paper aims to figure out the relationship between energy consumption flow from a new perspective of embodied energy inventory index (EEII) and regional economic growth.

A multiproduct economic order quantity model with simulated annealing application

Valdecy Pereira, Helder Gomes Costa

This paper aims to present a set of five models for the economic order quantity problem. Four models solve problems for a single product: incremental discounts with or without…

Exploring Big Five personality traits and gender as predictors of entrepreneurs’ cognitive adaptability

Sami Ullah Bajwa, Khuram Shahzad, Haris Aslam

The purpose of this study was to explore the predictive role of personality and gender in cognitive adaptability of entrepreneurs. By using the theories of personality…

Management practices and modeling the seasonal variation in health care waste: A case study of Uttarakhand, India

Vikas Thakur, Ramesh Anbanandam

Management of hazardous waste is a big challenge to a common biomedical waste treatment facility (CBWTF) because of variations in the amount of different kinds of waste collected…