Stochastic Multi-Echelon Decomposition Framework for Dynamic Resource Allocation Under Supply Chain Network Disruption Uncertainty

Authors

  • Dana Scott Professor
  • Drew Thompson Associate Professor
  • Sam Taylor PhD
  • Quinn Walker D.Sc

Keywords:

stochastic optimization, multi-echelon supply chain, Benders decomposition, robust resource allocation, network disruption resilience, dynamic programming, scenario-based modeling, operational risk management, supply chain network design

Abstract

Contemporary global supply chains operate under persistent structural volatility, compelling organizations to adopt mathematically rigorous optimization paradigms beyond traditional deterministic models. This study develops a stochastic multi-echelon decomposition framework integrating Benders decomposition with scenario-based robust optimization to address dynamic resource allocation under compound disruption uncertainty. Using panel data from 214 multinational manufacturing firms across six industry verticals (2019–2024), the proposed model demonstrates a statistically significant 23.7% improvement in operational cost efficiency and a 31.4% reduction in service-level variance relative to benchmark heuristics. Monte Carlo simulation validates model robustness across disruption severity gradients. Findings provide actionable prescriptions for supply chain strategists and offer a generalizable computational architecture for multi-tier network resilience planning under non-stationary stochastic demand environments.

Author Biographies

Dana Scott, Professor

Professor
Technische Universität München
Arcisstraße 21, 80333 Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Drew Thompson, Associate Professor

Associate Professor
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea

Sam Taylor, PhD

PhD
University of Toronto – Rotman School of Management
105 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E6, Canada

Quinn Walker, D.Sc

D.Sc
Erasmus University Rotterdam – Rotterdam School of Management
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Published

2025-08-05

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