Evaluating the resilience of a single-echelon supply chain using bilevel programming: A case study for the infant formula industry

Key Points

• Supply chain resilience improves significantly when optimized through bilevel programming techniques, addressing disruptions effectively.
• Key performance indicators indicate a 30% improvement in recovery time during supply disruptions, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Analysis using bilevel programming reveals critical vulnerabilities in existing supply chain models, showing potential for better robustness.
• Findings suggest that optimizing strategies can lead to improved supply chain stability; more specific data validation is encouraged.