Supply Chain Vulnerability Analysis Using Scenario-Based Input-Output Modeling: Application to Port Operations

Supply Chain Vulnerability Analysis Using Scenario-Based Input-Output Modeling: Application to Port Operations

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Article ID: iaor20162064
Volume: 36
Issue: 5
Start Page Number: 1025
End Page Number: 1039
Publication Date: May 2016
Journal: Risk Analysis
Authors: ,
Keywords: risk, simulation, security
Abstract:

Disruptive events such as natural disasters, loss or reduction of resources, work stoppages, and emergent conditions have potential to propagate economic losses across trade networks. In particular, disruptions to the operation of container port activity can be detrimental for international trade and commerce. Risk assessment should anticipate the impact of port operation disruptions with consideration of how priorities change due to uncertain scenarios and guide investments that are effective and feasible for implementation. Priorities for protective measures and continuity of operations planning must consider the economic impact of such disruptions across a variety of scenarios. This article introduces new performance metrics to characterize resiliency in interdependency modeling and also integrates scenario‐based methods to measure economic sensitivity to sudden‐onset disruptions. The methods will be demonstrated on a U.S. port responsible for handling $36.1 billion of cargo annually. The methods will be useful to port management, private industry supply chain planning, and transportation infrastructure management.

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