Search for dissertations about: "downstream vertical integration"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words downstream vertical integration.

  2. 1. The Role of Suppliers and Resellers : Cases of Timber Product Distribution Channels

    Author : Wei Guan; Jakob Rehme; Staffan Brege; Tomas Nord; Anders Roos; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Distribution channels; roles; role changes; downstream vertical integration; offerings; timber products;

    Abstract : This dissertation aims to explain the impacts of distribution channel developments on the roles of timber product distribution channel actors. The role of channel actors in this dissertation is defined as the structured behaviour pattern that combines activities and resources in distribution channels. READ MORE

  4. 2. Allies Yet Rivals : Input Joint Ventures and Their Competitive Effects

    Author : Mikael Nordberg; Lars Hultkrantz; Mats Bergman; Tommaso Valletti; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Economics; joint venture; input; infrastructure; quality; oligopoly; Nationalekonomi; nationalekonomi; Economics;

    Abstract : Essay I explores the competitive effects of input joint ventures, more precisely the connection between horizontal product differentiation and competition. Four quantity-setting downstream firms jointly and symmetrically own two upstream firms in pairs. READ MORE