A Holistic Framework For Supply Chain Management

Abstract A new approach to Supply Chain Management (SCM) is proposed that considers different structures conceived as module components of a holistic framework. In this way, decision support is supplied at different levels and for different functionality. Thus, the system may be also used for multi-objective assistance to decision making, while systematically considering the time and other intrinsic constraints associated to the structure of the supply chain. This approach is applicable to the different supply chain layers, from the individual single sites to the global Supply Chain optimisation, including multi-site (single company) competitive strategic decisions, or the independent management of a similar objective (i.e. benefits, client satisfaction, etc.) for different companies.