Application of H_∞ control strategies of bullwhip effect in supply chain

Applying a quantifying warp wave method, a multi-echelon model of supply chain is developed to describe the bullwhip effect. And the H ∞ control strategy of bullwhip effect is developed. Its essence is that under the worst station of demand variability, the optimal decision of supply chain manage is made. A simulation of petroleum distribute system is done. The simulation result shows that H ∞ control of the supply chain makes the bullwhip effect weaker.