Some Stochastic Extensions

Abstract

Now that we have developed some practical models for production planning within a supply chain and have outlined solution methods, we pursue some topics that are very uncertain. The intention of this chapter is to address some issues that are not included in commercial supply chain planning software and are just barely being addressed in the research literature. As such, they are speculative research topics. The models and solution methods that we describe here may, or may not, ultimately be adopted. However, the modeling issues are critical and must be addressed.