Improving the Primary Forest Fuel Supply Chain

Abstract

The paper comprises various topics covering the primary forest fuel supply chain, provides an overview of actual research, and outlines future research issues. Starting with estimating the potential supply volumes of primary forest fuel, which proved to be a really crucial task for the whole supply system, the supply network is then described. Further development of forest fuel supply chain engineering is shown and proven to be a valuable measure in improving supply chain performance. The paper concludes with critical reflections on some shortcomings of developed forest fuel supply models and ends by illustrating future research options.