A new coopetitive mode in a sustainable supply chain: Energy performance contracting and supplier encroachment

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141795
• Publication Date: 2024-03-14T07:27:35Z
• Authors: Song Xu; Wenting Yang; Kannan Govindan; Jiawei Yang; Min Zhou
• Keywords: Mode (computer interface); Sustainable Energy

Energy performance contracting (EPC) is considered to promote the cooperation of low-carbon investment between supply chain members; however, few studies have examined impact supplier encroachment on EPC cooperation. This study investigated a new coopetitive mode in sustainable with and encroachment. The may provide an service curb carbon emissions for downstream manufacturer obtain partial savings costs by bearing entire cost investment. However, motivated develop direct selling channel that engages Cournot competition final market. consumer acceptance encroaching unit incompatibility are two critical factors decisions. results demonstrate lower channel, more radical decision will be made abate after reduce manufacturer's cost. Moreover, contrast traditional result, might cause charge higher wholesale price when implementing services. Furthermore, there exist win-win situation scenario lose-lose which members worse off whether provides either or