{"product_id":"9789819599646","title":"Platform Supply Chains 1 Predict-then-optimize Paradigm","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePlatform Supply Chains in the AI Era\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003ePlatform Supply Chains 1\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePredict-then-optimize Paradigm\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYugang Yu | Shengming Zheng | Ting Wang | Ye Shi\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Production \u0026amp; Operations Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis open access book provides a cutting-edge framework for leveraging data-driven predictions to solve complex operational problems in platform-based supply chains. It moves beyond traditional models by integrating advanced machine learning with optimization techniques, enabling managers to make smarter, more adaptive decisions in dynamic digital environments.\u003cbr\u003eThe approach bridges the gap between predictive analytics and operational decision-making, introducing a structured “predict-then-optimize” methodology tailored for platform ecosystems. This dual focus allows for more robust and realistic solutions than purely deterministic or intuition-based approaches.\u003cbr\u003eKey features and benefits include:\u003cbr\u003eA unified framework that integrates prediction and optimization models for end-to-end supply chain decision-making;\u003cbr\u003eReal-world case studies and examples that illustrate the application of the methodology in platform contexts;\u003cbr\u003ePractical guidance on implementing predictive and optimization techniques using modern computational tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYugang Yu is Yangtze Scholar Distinguished Professor of Operations Management at University of Science and Technology of China. His current research interests are logistics, supply chain management, and business analytics.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eShengming Zheng is an assistant professor at University of Science and Technology of China. His research interests include supply chain management and consumer behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTing Wang is a postdoctoral researcher at University of Science and Technology of China. Her research interests include business analytics and supply chain management.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYe Shi is an associate professor at University of Science and Technology of China. His research focuses on supply chain analytics and IT innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 July 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Singapore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9789819599646\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46803190874252,"sku":"9789819599646","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789819599646.jpg?v=1780603426","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9789819599646","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}