Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Realities of Risk. |
| Authors: |
Spearman, Mark L.1 |
| Source: |
Industrial Engineer: IE. Feb2007, Vol. 39 Issue 2, p36-41. 6p. 3 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart, 1 Graph. |
| Subjects: |
Factory management, Advanced planning & optimization, Manufacturing process automation, Supply chain management, Business logistics management, Manufacturing industries |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses problems associated with risks in the manufacturing supply chains. According to the author, the problems emanates from the failure of the manufacturer to design a supply chain that is capable of addressing risks and operate under conditions different from what they were originally designed. Moreover, a discussion on the susceptibility of companies to disruption and whether the use of advance technologies are useful in addressing the problem are discussed. |
| Database: |
Engineering Source |
