Mitigating the risk of supply disruptions: a case study

Mitigating the risk of supply disruptions: a case study

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Article ID: iaor200968884
Country: United Kingdom
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Start Page Number: 131
End Page Number: 151
Publication Date: May 2009
Journal: International Journal of Operational Research
Authors: , , ,
Keywords: manufacturing industries, risk
Abstract:

A Dallas-based telephone manufacturer, that imports semi-finished products from a supplier in Malaysia, wants to develop a risk mitigation plan to minimise the operational risk it may face due to supply disruptions at a US port. Disruptions at the port can render the supply unavailable for a considerable period of time, resulting in a loss of business. We analyse two sourcing policies that evaluate the trade-off between risk-inventory cost and expected loss of business from disruptions. We examine the sensitivity of the policies to the cost parameters and demonstrate how a payment contract affects the selection of a sourcing policy.

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