Title: Designing of Inventory Control Processes Based on the Strategy of Risk Pooling In Supply Chains
Abstract: This paper focuses on the design of supply chain inventory control processes based on a risk pooling strategy. The processes of monitoring and controlling project resource inventories in supply chains are the subject of research. Project and supply chain managers are faced with the challenge of determining the optimal level of inventory for project execution. There is a growing popularity of developing and implementing a supply chain risk pooling strategy, the essence of which is to reduce overall inventory and operating costs but maintain or improve the appropriate level of customer and stakeholder service throughout the supply chain.The paper considers the modeling of inventory management in centralised and decentralised supply chain services. To design the control and monitoring processes, the indicators of the standard deviation of demand and the duration of the supply cycle, the values of the cyclical and safety stocks were used. In the case of centralised maintenance of project resources, the impact of demand dependence on the level of safety stock is studied, taking into account the correlation coefficient. In order to increase the efficiency of the supply chain, models for determining the level of safety stock and the duration of the project resource supply cycle under uncertainty of demand are recommended.The study used project management methodology and supply chain management theory, which made it possible to take into account the variability of product demand and supply duration in the project. By designing control processes based on a risk pooling strategy, it is possible to improve project work in terms of resource provision, taking into account the variability of demand, the impact of internal or external risks, possible cost reductions, and the amount of buffer stock. The risk pooling strategy involves the process of aggregating supply chain objects into a group. In other words, a comprehensive strategy for designing supply chain inventory control processes is required.
Keywords: supply chain management;inventory management;project management;control processes;strategy;risk pooling
Review score: Moderate
Review comment: This paper presents an investigation into the optimization of inventory control processes within supply chains through a risk pooling strategy. Focusing on the challenges project and supply chain managers face in determining optimal inventory levels, it leverages project management methodology and supply chain management theory to explore the variability of product demand and supply duration. 
The paper introduces novel approaches to managing supply chain risks and uncertainties through risk pooling, presenting potential for reducing inventory and operating costs while maintaining service levels.
The methodologies employed are well-founded in supply chain management theory and project management principles. 
The paper includes schematics and models to illustrate the proposed inventory control strategies. However, further enhancement with real-world data or case study examples could strengthen the argumentation.
The paper is written in clear, technical English, suitable for an academic audience. The presentation style is coherent, facilitating understanding of complex concepts.

Accepted with Minor Revision

The paper is recommended for publication with minor revisions. Enhancements to the illustrative material, such as the inclusion of case studies or real-world data examples, could provide a more robust demonstration of the proposed strategies' efficacy.
Additionally, a more detailed discussion on the implications of these strategies for future supply chain management practices, considering the rapid advancement of digital technologies, would enrich the paper.