This theoretical paper aims to present and discuss features of mathematical optimization models for the global supply chain design in order to support future researches on this contemporary theme. The bibliographic research was performed in major international journals of Operational Research, comprising predominantly papers published between 2000 and 2013. Of the 111 papers selected, 22 were analyzed in depth considering aspects related to the modeling the global supply chain and international factors addressed. Through theoretical discussion, we identified emerging issues, indicating opportunities and needs for development of new mathematical models and solution techniques.
Global supply chain; Bibliographic research; Operational research; Optimization
