• 산업경영시스템학회지
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.61-68
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• 2019

Currently many companies are interested in reduction of the carbon emissions associated with their supply chain activities such as transportation and operations. Operational decisions, such as modifications in order quantities could an effective way in reducing carbon emissions in the supply chain. Cap-and-trade regulation, sometimes called emissions trading, is a market-based tool to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Under cap-and-trade regulation, emission credits are allocated to the firms and the firms trades emissions under cap-and-trade schemes. In this paper, we propose a single-manufacturer single-buyer two-echelon supply chain problem under the cap-and-trade mechanism incorporating the carbon emissions caused by transportation and warehousing activities where a single manufacturer produces a family of items in order to deliver a family of items to a single buyer at a fixed interval of time for effective implementation of Just-In-Time (JIT) Purchasing. An integrated multi-product lot-splitting model of facilitating multiple shipments in small lots between buyer and manufacturer is developed in a JIT Purchasing environment. Also, an iterative heuristic algorithm is developed to derive the common order interval, the number of intervals for each product and the number of shipments between the buyer and the manufacturer during the common interval. A numerical example is given to illustrate the savings in reduction of total cost and carbon emissions by the inventory model incorporating cap-and-trade mechanism compared to the classical inventory model. The proposed inventory model could be useful for the practical solution of two-echelon supply chain inventory problem under cap-and-trade mechanism.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.511-529
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• 2016

The current study aims to segment Chinese female consumers using their lifestyle dimensions in the cosmetics market, and analyze their cosmetics purchasing behavior based on that segmentation. Specifically, lifestyle groups were examined to see if there is any group difference(s) in consumer behavior for Korean cosmetics. Lifestyle groups were examined based on: consumers' demographic characteristics, perceived brand attributes, loyalty toward Korean cosmetics, usage of Korean cosmetics products, preferred stores of shopping for Korean cosmetics, and use of information sources in purchase decisions. An online survey was administered to female consumers who live in Beijing and Shanghai. A total of 493 surveys were used for data analyses. The results of the study were as follows: First, factor analysis revealed 11 significant lifestyle dimensions. Second, using these 11 lifestyle dimensions, cluster analysis was conducted, which revealed four distinct groups of consumers: (1) "timid inactive group," characterized by having low scores in most lifestyle dimensions; (2) "showcase goers," who tend to be highly fashion/appearance-conscious and brand-oriented; (3) "practical buyers," who tend to be price-conscious, sensitive and timid; and (4) "sensible buyers," who enjoy finer meals and wellbeing lifestyles, as well as hardworking in everything and impulse-buy things. Third, consumer behavior of purchasing Korean cosmetics brands were examined; significant differences among the four lifestyle groups were found. The study concludes with a discussion of the results and practical implications.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제26권10호
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• pp.179-184
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• 2021

본 논문에서는 딥러닝 기반의 순환신경망을 이용하여 선박 연료유 예측을 시도하였다. 해운업에서는 선박 운항비에서 연료유가 차지하는 비중이 가장 크고 가격 변동성도 크기 때문에, 해운 기업은 합리적이고 과학저인 방법으로 연료유를 예측하여 시장경쟁력을 확보할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 순환신경망 모델 3가지(RNN, LSTM, GRU)를 이용하여 싱가폴의 HSFO 380CST 벙커유 가격을 단기 예측하였다. 예측결과, 첫째, 선박 연료유 단기적 예측을 위해서는 장기 메모리를 사용하는 LSTM, GRU보다는 일반적인 RNN 모델의 성능이 우수한 것으로 분석되어, 장기적 정보의 예측 기여가 낮은 것으로 분석되었다. 둘째, 계량경제학 모델을 사용한 선행연구와 비교하여 순환신경망 모델의 예측성능이 우수한 것으로 분석되어 연료유가의 비선형적 특성을 고려한 순환신경망 모델을 통한 예측 연구의 필요성을 확인하였다. 연구의 결과는 선박 연료유의 단기 예측을 통하여 해운기업의 선박 연료유 수급 결정과 같은 의사결정에 도움이 될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.29-47
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• 2013

Distribution channel decisions involve long-term commitments with other firms that are very difficult to change or replace. In particular, marketing channel decisions in emerging markets are much more complicated due to unfamiliar conditions and problems such as lack of market data and distribution systems. Therefore, when a company considers changing or introducing a marketing channel in an area, it is much more difficult to judge its effectiveness in an emerging market than in a developed market. In this study, we investigate the development process of a new direct marketing channel of Hongfu Fertilizer Company (hereafter Hongfu), a medium-sized Chinese fertilizer manufacturer, and propose an approach to test the feasibility of this new marketing channel in the Chinese rural market. We measure the effectiveness of Hongfu's new marketing channel from two perspectives: i) from customers' perspective through direct responses of farmers, which showed that a new channel can increase the convenience and lower the purchasing costs for the farmers, and ii) from the company's perspective, by calculating the incremental profit of the company using the expansion factor (T/Q) method, which suggested that the execution of Hongfu's strategy to expand a new marketing channel will result in an increase in profits. The results of this study contribute to the development of a methodology to test the feasibility of a new direct marketing channel in the emerging markets such as the Chinese rural market. Traditional and indirect distribution channels in emerging markets are generally not very efficient and difficult to change. Especially, in emerging markets, like the Chinese rural market, the methods of testing channel feasibility must be different from that of developed markets. Considering market situations, market experiments can be more effective then systematic market surveys in testing channel feasibility in emerging markets. This study implies that managers must learn to cope with a transition from the traditional marketing channels in emerging markets. With the development in farmers' understanding of marketing concept, the transition from traditional marketing channel is unavoidable for all firms. Farmers in China are generally very conservative, however, their buying behaviors are changing. Therefore, fertilizer companies should try to adjust in accordance with farmers' demand characteristics that the efforts to meet the economic needs of farmers with new marketing channels as well as trust building are critical in the near future.

• 무역학회지
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.55-71
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to establish the causal structural model among brand image and country image associated with consumers' purchase decision of products. The specific objectives were 1) to analyze the effects of brand image on consumers' purchase decision of products, 2) to analyze the effects of country image on consumers' purchase decision of products, 3) to analyze the effects of brand image on country image, 4) to analyze the mediating effects of country image between brand image and consumers' purchase decision of products. The conclusions of this study are as follows: First, companies must have an advantage strategy for brand image along with country image. To this end, a strategy to promote the brand image through various media is effective. Second, it is necessary to find new transformation through the establishment of brand identity at the corporate level so that consumers can have a good impression on the brand image. Third, it is important for companies to make efforts at the level of brand image and country image to provide consumers with information that can increase expectations and actual satisfaction and to build product reputation. In addition, it is necessary to embody brand images and country images into global marketing mix strategies. Fourth, if companies build a brand image that symbolizes a differentiated culture, the brand image can have a positive effect on consumer purchase decisions. Along with this, companies can further increase their positive effects by developing representative brand image contents. Fifth, this study confirmed that the higher the image level of the manufacturing country in a situation where consumers' preferences are diversifying, the more the brand image leads to consumers' purchasing decisions. Therefore, brand managers are required to build a country image suitable for the existing brand image when advertising at the time of product introduction.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.197-206
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• 1998

본 연구는 서울과 경기 지방의 주부들을 대상으로 식생활 행동과 편의식에 대한 인식도를 조사함으로써, 한국형 건강 편의식 개발 방향 도출에 필요한 기초 자료를 얻고자 시도되었다. 본 연구를 위하여 710명의 주부들이 응답한 설문지가 통계학적으로 분석되었다. 설문지는 일반 사항, 식생활 및 식품 구매 행동과 편의식에 대한 인식도에 관한 문항들로 구성되었다. 일반 사항 중 연령, 취업 여부, 라이프스타일이 응답자의 식행동과 편의식에 대한 인식에 유의적인 영향을 미치는 인자임이 규명되었다. 식생활 전반에 대한 책임을 맡고 있는 것은 주부들이었으나, 이들의 대부분이 식사준비에 대해 즐겁다기보다 부담을 느끼고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 태도는 다른 연령군, 취업 여부, 라이프 스타일군에서 유의적인 차이를 보였다. 장보기 빈도는 필요할 때마다 1주일에 $2{\sim}3$번이 가장 높았다. 또한 미리 식단 계획을 하기보다는 장볼 때 즉흥적으로 하는 경향이 뚜렷했다. 식품 구입시 가격보다는 품질을 중요시하고 있었다. 소비자들은 현재 시판되고 있는 손질된 야채나 조리된 식품에 대해 만족하지 못하고 있었다. 그러나 품질이 우수한 편의식 개발에 대한 요구도는 높은 것으로 나타났다.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제11권10호
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• pp.107-116
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• 2013

Purpose - Eggs are nutritionally complete and one of the most popular natural foods. Moreover, the poultry industry is one of the important food industries. However, early industrialization of the poultry industry on its own did not lead to further development compared to other livestock industries. In this study, we investigate what factors influence consumers' behavior and how consumers' understanding of retail business affects their propensity to consume. This study is different from other studies as it analyzes how the brand names of manufacturers and distribution companies affect the purchasing characteristics or actual purchase behavior of consumers in order to suggest how these manufacturers and distribution companies can increase their competitiveness. Research design, data, methodology - This study conducted a survey of 250 randomly selected egg purchasers in discount stores from January to April 2013. Consumers' purchase tendencies were calculated through frequency analysis. This result was then utilized using cluster analysis to draw a conclusion about which purchase tendency influenced consumers buying three different brands of eggs or whether this tendency really affected consumers. As a result, the outcomes of Hypotheses 2 and 3 were not clear so we drew a conclusion with our analysis of Hypothesis 1. Results - While the outcomes of Hypotheses 2 and 3 did not clearly indicate whether purchasing tendencies affected consumers when buying eggs, our analysis of Hypothesis 1 indicated that consumers were affected by the quality of the eggs rather than exterior factors such as the brand name. Thus, we concluded that it is important to promote the excellence of the quality of the eggs. Usually firms buy eggs from farms and repackage them in order to sell them. In this sense, if consumers were aware of this egg production process, and eggs were fairly distributed to retailers, large retail PB businesses would also be able to enhance their competitiveness. Conclusions - The brand, packaging, retail outlet, and other external features influenced the purchase of eggs to a certain degree, while shelf life, grade of the eggs, cleanliness, and other intrinsic characteristics had more influence. In particular, shelf life was the most important factor influencing purchase. Consumers were influenced not only by intrinsic characteristics of the eggs but also by large-scale producers' brands. Consumers relied upon the brand despite reduced competition because they found it difficult to identify shelf life and/or cleanliness. Small businesses and/or large-scale retailers can remain competitive by maintaining the freshness and cleanliness of the eggs. Further studies need to investigate areas in which consumers' cognition of the product is poor and/or the purchase inclination with regard to less developed industries such as eggs. In this study, the greatest problem was that consumers did not consume in accordance with the current situation as consumers have preferred fresh and clean eggs for a long time compared to purchase decisions based on external brands and/or packaging.

• 경영과정보연구
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.1-16
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• 2017

중국 소비자들의 구매력이 향상되고 구매경로가 다양해지면서, 자국 제품 외에도 해외 제품에 대한 관심 및 소비가 증가하고 있다. 또한 중국 시장에 대한 기업들의 기대감과 함께 각 국가의 기업들이 중국시장에 지속적으로 진출하고 있다. 중국 소비자들은 제품을 선택하고 구매하는데 있어 선택의 폭이 넓어지고 있으며, 제한된 시간 동안 최선의 대안을 선택하기 위해 여러 요인들을 고려하게 된다. 본 연구에서는 그 중 원산지 이미지, 브랜드 태도, 기업의 사회적 책임이 중국 소비자가 품질을 지각하고 구매하는데 있어서 어떻게 영향을 미치는지 연구하였다. 그 결과, 원산지 이미지, 브랜드 태도, 기업의 사회적 책임 모두 소비자의 지각된 품질에 정(＋)의 영향을 미치며, 그 중 브랜드 태도의 영향력이 가장 높게 나타났다. 그리고 지각된 품질도 구매의도에 정(＋)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 제품군에 따른 차이를 살펴본 결과, PC보다 유제품에서 기업의 사회적 책임이 지각된 품질에 미치는 영향과 지각된 품질이 구매의도에 미치는 영향이 크게 나타났다. 본 연구는 원산지 이미지, 브랜드 태도, 기업의 사회적 책임 요인이 함께 고려된 상황에서 소비자의 행동에 대해 조사했다는 점에서 학문적 의의가 있으며, 향후 중국에 진출하는 기업의 마케팅 전략에 대한 시사점을 제시했다는 점에서 실무적 의의가 있다.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.55-64
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• 2011

본 연구는 소아비만 치료제 시장에 있어 중요한 마케팅 대상그룹인 구매 타켓, 주부들을 대상으로 한 설문조사를 통해 소아비만 시장에서의 구매의사 결정요인과 유통경로 결정요인 등을 분석해 효과적인 브랜딩 전략을 수립하기 위한 것이다. 최근 비만이 사회적으로 큰 문제로 떠오르고 있고 몇 몇 연구들을 통해 우리나라의 외식문화로부터 사회적 비만문제의 원인을 찾는 경우가 있어 외식프랜차이즈 산업에 있어서도 비만 문제는 관심 있게 바라보고 대처해야 할 관심사라 할 수 있다. 특히 소아비만의 경우 소아비만 환자의 80~85%가 성인비만으로 이어져 평생 비만과 씨름하면서 살아야 하는 심각한 문제를 야기 한다. 따라서 이러한 소아비만 문제는 부모들의 소비행동에 적잖은 영향을 미치고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 소아비만 시장의 구매의사 결정요인과 유통경로 결정요인 등을 살펴보고 이를 바탕으로 한 효과적인 브랜딩 전략과 브랜드 마케팅 커뮤니케이션 전략수립 방안을 제시하여 소아비만 치료제 시장 활성화에 기여하고 나아가 소아비만 문제해결에 일조하기 위함이다.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.323-334
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• 2020

This study analyzed the effects of consumers' characteristic variables on information search and purchase decisions in a decision-making process that validated the path model in purchasing apparel products. In constructing a structural equation model using AMOS 19.0., the variables including enjoyment pursuit, price pursuit, product involvement and product risk were selected as consumers' characteristic variables affecting the stage of information search. A questionnaire was distributed to consumers over 20 years old who purchased apparel products using offline and online channels within one year; consequently, we were able to analyze 468 effective data. The results were as follows. First, the path model of this research proved to be the appropriate model explaining the effects of consumers' characteristic variables on the stage of purchase decision-making. Second, enjoyment pursuit had a significant positive influence on offline information search; in addition, price pursuit and product risk affected the online information search significantly. Product involvement affected online information search as well as offline information search. Third, the offline information search affected offline purchase and online information search affected online purchase. However, consumer's channel switching behavior between the stage of information search and the stage of purchase decision was not proven. The findings suggest that companies need to develop distribution strategies according to consumers' characteristic factors that effect consumer's purchase decision-making.