Preface to the Special Issue "Mathematical Modelling and Optimization of Service Supply Chain".

This document is a preface to a special issue of the journal "Mathematics" that focuses on mathematical modeling and optimization of service supply chains. The special issue includes 14 papers that cover a wide range of topics within this field. The papers provide valuable insights for researchers, students, and practitioners in supply chain management, operations research, industrial engineering, and business management. They address areas such as customer preferences, optimization of supply chain decisions, coordination mechanisms, and the effects of the external environment. The findings can assist in addressing current issues and challenges in service supply chains, ultimately enhancing performance and efficiency. [Extracted from the article]