The paper analyzes how product characteristics affect the cost-effective selection of resilience strategies in multi-echelon supply chains. The study considers multi-product inbound supply chains exposed to recurring transportation disruptions, such as those observed in inland waterway transport. Methodologically, the authors develop a two-stage stochastic optimization model that integrates strategic, tactical, and operational decisions. In addition, model enhancements and a heuristic solution approach are proposed to address large-scale instances. The results demonstrate that jointly optimizing multiple products can substantially reduce resilience costs compared to single-product planning and that resilience strategies should be tailored to specific product characteristics.
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