A Model to Guide Visibility Investments in Complex Distribution Networks

Riccardo Siena (), Marco Bortolini, Ludovica Diletta Naldi, Alberto Regattieri and Michele Ronchi
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Riccardo Siena: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Department of Industrial Engineering
Marco Bortolini: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Department of Industrial Engineering
Ludovica Diletta Naldi: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Department of Industrial Engineering
Alberto Regattieri: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Department of Industrial Engineering
Michele Ronchi: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Department of Industrial Engineering

A chapter in Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Logistics (ICIL) 2025, 2026, pp 132-140 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor all activities and processes within the supply chain promptly. Gaining visibility into supply chain processes is becoming increasingly crucial for businesses, as it underpins improvements in economic, environmental, and social aspects. In outbound logistics, the numerous stakeholders, process complexity, and substantial investments required make it difficult for many companies to develop effective monitoring tools. Additionally, competing objectives among stakeholders and the low quality of data provided are major challenges that hinder the success of such projects. This paper introduces a probabilistic model designed to guide investments that enhance overall visibility and data quality. The model is applied to a realistic scenario inspired by the case of a leading Italian food and beverage company, illustrating that targeted investments can significantly boost visibility during the initial project phases, even in resource-constrained environments.

Keywords: Supply Chain Visibility; Supply Chain Management; Investments; Digitalization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-14489-8_14

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