Applied Mathematics and Optimization Algorithms in Supply Chains

Dear Colleagues,

Supply chains form the backbone of modern economies, connecting manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers in complex networks. The efficient management of these interconnected systems is crucial to achieving seamless operations, reducing costs, and meeting the ever-increasing demands of customers.

In this Special Issue, we delve into the realm of applied mathematics and optimization algorithms to tackle the myriad challenges faced by supply chains. Contributors to this Special Issue are expected to delve into diverse aspects of supply chains, addressing critical topics such as inventory management, distribution network design, production planning, transportation logistics, and demand forecasting. These studies will strive to enhance efficiency, responsiveness, and sustainability within supply chains. Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Multi-echelon inventory optimization models for improved stock control and demand fulfillment;
• Robust optimization approaches to handle uncertainties and disruptions in supply chain operations;
• Sustainable supply chain design and optimization considering environmental and social impacts;
• The application of metaheuristic, simheuristic, and learnheuristic algorithms used for solving complex supply chain problems;
• Real-time routing and scheduling optimization to enhance transportation efficiency and reduce delivery costs;
• Humanitarian logistics and emergency response optimization for efficient disaster relief operations;
• Supply chain risk assessment and mitigation using mathematical models and data analytics;
• Inventory routing and last-mile delivery optimization for e-commerce and urban logistics;
• Data visualization and interfaces for supply chain management;
• Metrics and key performance indicators for supply chain management.

We encourage researchers and practitioners to submit their original research and insightful contributions on these and related topics.

Dr. Laura Calvet
Dr. Majsa Ammuriova
Guest Editors

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• supply chains
• transportation
• logistics
• intelligent computing
• operations research
• metaheuristics
• simulation
• resilience