Purpose – This paper aims to propose the framework of a decision support system (DSS) to select the optimal number of suppliers that are candidate to join a supply chain network. Design/methodology/approach – The DSS bases the decision on the cost evaluation of the transaction among the...

This paper addresses the configuration problem of Manufacturing Supply Chains (MSC) with reference to the supply planning issue. Assuming that the manufacturing system is composed of different stages, we present a technique for the strategic management of the chain addressing supply planning and...