Abstract:In this article, an integrated sales and leasing company is considered. This company remanufactures leased products at the end of operating lease contracts to make them as good as new ones and sell them to the customers. In order to satisfy customers' demand, required products are provided from a third-party when the company meets inventory shortage. Non-linear competitive demand functions are used which are sensitive to manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) and inflation rate. A mixed integer non-linear … Show more
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