The strategies of hub facility location and its utilization in managing the supply chain of perishable products for sustainability and uncertainty mitigation: A literature review

Abstract

Sustainable development in supply chain management is of great importance, as it emphasizes that the procurement process in sustainable supply chains addresses not only current needs but also future requirements. This subject, by improving processes, reducing waste and energy consumption, increasing efficiency, and establishing sustainable relationships with suppliers and customers, contributes to the sustainability and success of companies in international competition. Moreover, hub location is crucial for optimizing distribution processes and reducing costs in the supply chain, especially for perishable products with a defined and limited shelf life, which imposes various constraints on the supply chain. Additionally, to bring mathematical models closer to reality, uncertainty approaches can be employed, and strategies to deal with uncertainty can be considered. This research delves into these issues in the realm of supply chain management, focusing on sustainability and uncertainty, and provides a review of research conducted in the literature of this field.