Supply Chain Risk Management: Minimizing Disruptions in Global Sourcing

by Robert Handfield (Editor), Kevin P. McCormack (Editor)

Overview

The lifeblood of any business is the timely delivery of products and services. In the best possible world, if one plans accordingly, disruptions never occur. However, in the real world, disruptions do and will occur and the best business plans are those that anticipate and prepare for this inevitability, especially when dealing with international suppliers.

Go beyond theory — learn how to…

Define and anticipate risk

Build a resilient supply chain

Mobilize in the face of impending disaster

Make a full and quick recovery 

Supply Chain Risk Management: Minimizing Disruptions in Global Sourcing provides a detailed road map for the efficient delivery of products and services, while taking into account the high probability of costly delays and stoppages. With candid input from suppliers, automotive and retail companies, and professional consultants, this work delivers a pragmatic approach to managing supply chain risk in an era of globalization.

With Proper Prior Planning

Potential Disasters Become Mere Inconveniences

All executives and managers share a common goal of reducing costs, streamlining processes and increasing profits. Within these pages, you will discover a winning game plan for efficiently navigating the complexities of supply chain risk in today’s global marketplace.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849366420
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/17/2007
Series:	Resource Management
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	132
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Robert Handfield, Kevin P. McCormack

Table of Contents

Preface ix

About the Editors xi

Contributors xiii

Chapter 1 Consumers of Supply Chain Risk Data Robert B. Handfield 1

Chapter 2 A Framework for Reducing the Impact of Disruptions to the Supply Chain: Observations from Multiple Executives Robert B. Handfield Jennifer Blackhutrst Debra Elkins Christopher W. Craighead 29

Chapter 3 Identifying and Assessing Supply Chain Risk Debra Elkins Devadatta Kulkarni Jeffrey Tew 51

Chapter 4 A "To-Do" List to Improve Supply Chain Risk management Capabilities Debra Elkins Robert B. Handfield Jennifer Blackhurst Christopher W. Craighead 57

Chapter 5 Measuring and Managing Risk Kevin McCormack 65

Chapter 6 Case Studies Robert B. Handfield Kevin McCormack 93

Glossary of Supply Chain and Risk Terms Kevin McCormack 105

Index 115