This paper presents a decision support system for the operation of general and smart vending machine supply chains with product substitution and varying vehicle speeds. The system supports various functions such as the determination of operation parameters, supply chain performance evaluation, CO2 analysis of delivery vehicle emissions, and more. The potential benefits of the system include the provision of guidance, solutions, and simulation environments for companies in the extensive operations of vending machine supply chains.
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