We have presented astochastic programming formulation for a simple SCP model that involves the purchase of inputs from a supplier , their conversion to finished goods at a single plant , and the eventual stocking and selling of these goods from a single warehouse facing uncertain
demand. We also compared the models in these two domains, drawing out similarities and differences. We have argued that the ALM literature leads the SCP literature in its use of stochastic programming and is therefore a useful guide for researchers and practitioners
wishing to develop stochastic programming models for SCP. One conclusion from this survey is that no matter how fast computers become or how much solver technology improves overtime , stochastic programming will remain as much of an art as it is a science. As such ,modeling choices and solution choices have to be made carefully, matching these to the objectives and being able to compromise on the objectives.We hope our survey will help researchers and practitioners to do so