Tactical planning for optimal cash flow and value sharing in supply chain

In this paper, we discuss optimisation of cash flow and value sharing in the context of supply chain planning. Based on the previous work of Comelli et al. (2007), a generic objective function which allows cash flow optimisation is presented. It could be adapted to any Supply Chain planning model by using links between physical and financial flow. A mathematical model is also given: its aim is to share the cash flow created by the whole Supply Chain among the partners thanks to transfer pricing. Then, a framework composed with a linking between tactical planning model and the latter, is presented. Finally, a real case study is given to illustrate our approach.