TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that many supply networks emerge rather than result from purposeful design by a singular entity and that the emergent patterns in a supply network can much better be managed through positive feedback, which allows for autonomous action.
TL;DR: An intertwined supply network (ISN) is an entirety of interconnected supply chains (SC) which, in their integrity secure the provision of society and markets with goods and services.
Abstract: An intertwined supply network (ISN) is an entirety of interconnected supply chains (SC) which, in their integrity secure the provision of society and markets with goods and services. The ISNs are o...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors apply the literature on complexity to the supply base to facilitate better management of a supply base, and observe "complexity" as a key area of managerial consideration.
TL;DR: In this article, a theoretical framework relates key social network analysis metrics to supply network constructs and applies this framework to the three automotive supply networks reported in Choi and Hong (2002), each of the supply networks is analyzed in terms of both materials flow and contractual relationships.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe a scenario where the only thing standing between them and a DISASTROUS SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION is luck, and as any gambler knows, your luck eventually runs out.
Abstract: SUBTITLE: FOR MANY COMPANIES, THE ONLY THING STANDING BETWEEN THEM AND A DISASTROUS SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION IS LUCK. BUT, AS ANY GAMBLER KNOWS, YOUR LUCK EVENTUALLY RUNS OUT. IN TODAY'S BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, YOU NEED A SUPPLY NETWORK THAT HAS COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE AND IS RESILIENT ENOUGH TO BOUNCE BACK FROM ANY DISRUPTIONS THAT DO HAPPEN. LUCK PLAYS NO PART IN THE EQUATION.