A robust ordering strategy for retailers facing a free shipping option.
Free shipping with conditions has become one of the most effective marketing tools available. An increasing number of companies, especially e-businesses, prefer to offer free shipping with some predetermined condition, such as a minimum purchase amount by the customer. However, in practice, the dema...
Main Authors: | Qing-chun Meng, Xiao-le Wan, Xiao-xia Rong |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4437986?pdf=render |
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