Gray market and counterfeiting in supply chains: A review of the operations literature and implications to luxury industries. (January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Yingjia; Lin, Jiaxin; Choi, Tsan-Ming
• Is Part Of: Transportation research. Volume 133(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-01
• Subjects: Gray market -- Counterfeit -- Supply chain -- Luxury -- Review; Logistics -- Periodicals; Transportation -- Periodicals; 388.011
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2019.101823
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1366-5545

Abstract

Highlights: A literature review on counterfeiting and gray market in operations management. Both analytical and empirical studies are examined. Propose a future research agenda. Implications to luxury industries. Abstract: The luxury industries are very important nowadays. However, it is commonly believed that companies in the luxury supply chains are challenged by counterfeiting activities and the presence of gray market. In this paper, we conduct a careful literature review of the most representative papers related to counterfeiting and gray market in the operations literature. We examine both empirical and analytical studies. We uncover the research methodology, industries and objectives of the prior studies. We highlight the current state-of-the-arts findings in the area. Based on the review findings, we propose a future research agenda and discuss the implications to luxury industries.