Supply chain modelling and LARG performance evaluation under severe disruptions: the case of the fast-food industry

the LARG paradigm involves and combines different perspectives: Lean, Agile, Green, and Resilience. These four perspectives are recognized as a suitable response to the strong demand fluctuations and characteristics of modern variables and unpredictable markets. Their integration into modern supply chains is also crucial from a strategic point of view. This study develops a simulation model useful for measuring and evaluating the LARG performance of a supply chain operating in the fast-food industry. Different configurations have been tested varying the number of players and the target service level. Then, different scenarios with distortions have been compared. Results show that the service level influences the LARG performance regardless of the kind of disruption. The supply chain structure can affect LARG performance when the demand increases, while it seems not relevant if the demand decreases.