OR/MS Models for Supply Chain Disruptions: A Review

Abstract

We review the OR/MS literature on supply chain disruptions in order to take stock of the research to date and to provide an overview of the research questions that have been addressed. We first place disruptions in the context of other forms of supply uncertainty and discuss common modeling approaches. We then discuss nearly 150 scholarly works on the topic, organized into six categories: evaluating supply disruptions; strategic decisions; sourcing decisions; contracts and incentives; inventory; and facility location. We conclude with a discussion of future research directions.

Keywords: Supply Chain Disruptions, Literature Review, Inventory Management, Facility Location, Sourcing Decisions