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To evaluate optimal decision-making strategies in a complex supply chain involving multiple suppliers and a single manufacturer.

March 2, 2026

Optimal Decisions in a Multi-Supplier, Single-Manufacturer, Multi-Newsvendor Supply Chain

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To evaluate optimal decision-making strategies in a complex supply chain involving multiple suppliers and a single manufacturer.
Analysis of a multi-supplier and single-manufacturer model
Evaluation of decision-making scenarios
Identification of optimal inventory strategies
Optimal decision-making reduces costs in supply chain management
Multi-supplier strategies enhance efficiency for manufacturers
Demonstrated balance between supply and demand improves service levels

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Embaireeg et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52d9af1e85e5c73bf0a32 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/ijlsm.2025.10076660

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Dalal Embaireeg

M.A. Darwish

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International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management

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