Zhang, X.; Fang, W., and Pi, Z., 2019. Interaction among information sharing, supply chain structure and performance. In: Guido-Aldana, P.A. and Mulahasan, S. (eds.), Advances in Water Resources and Exploration. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue No. 93, pp. 870–878. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.

The uncertainty of external environment is an important factor affecting the performance of supply chain, while information sharing and supply chain structure optimization are important means to reduce uncertainty and improve supply chain performance. From the perspective of decision-making and global optimization, a mathematical model on the interaction among environmental uncertainty, supply chain structure, information sharing and supply chain performance was established. Through theoretical analysis and numerical simulation, this paper explores the influence of environmental uncertainty, information distortion and information cost on supply chain structure design and supply chain performance, and analyzed the influence of information sharing on supply chain performance. This study provides a theoretical basis for understanding the role of information sharing in supply chain management, reasonably grasping the level of information sharing and optimizing the supply chain structure in uncertain environment. The comparison with the classical bullwhip effect research was made, which provides a new perspective and supplement for understanding and slowing down the bullwhip effect.