We consider a practically motivated variant of the canonical online fair allocation problem: a
decision-maker has a budget of resources to allocate over a fixed number of rounds. Each …

This paper investigates a dynamic inventory-pricing system with perishable products of
multiple freshness levels. The firm may set different prices for items of different freshness …

We explore how a retailer selling a perishable product with deteriorating quality over time
can use product display and discounting of soon-to-expire units to maximize profit and …

Abstract Problem Definition: Imperfect produce–edible but cosmetically flawed fruits and
vegetables–is often excluded from store shelves, contributing significantly to food waste …

We study how consumers choose among perishable items with different expiration dates
and the effects of these choices on retail food waste. We use a novel data set that tracks …

The market for perishable products is subject to short selling seasons and volatile demand.
Retailers use strategies such as issuing policies, quality disclosure, and markdown pricing …

Supply chain management is about fulfilling demand. Most of the current supply chain
literature models demand as an exogenous factor. This also holds true for sustainable …

Product expiration in grocery stores is the main cause of food waste at the retail level. To
stimulate sales and minimize waste, retailers are resorting to end-of-day markdowns. This …

The significant usage of digital services such as video games and video platforms has
spurred societal concerns about digital addiction. Unlike traditional addictive goods, these …

Grocery retailers cannot engage in inventory-based pricing without physically auditing their
shelves because their inventory records are inaccurate and incomplete. In particular …