Risk and visibility in supply chains: An information management perspective

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2016

Authors

Messina, D (Author) Other; António Lucas Soares (Author) FEUP; Santos, C (Author) Other; Barros, AC (Author) Other

Book

Title: Handbook of Research on Information Management for Effective Logistics and Supply Chains

Pages: 34-57

ISBN: 9781522509745; 9781522509738

Electronic ISBN: 9781522509745

Publisher: IGI Global

Indexing

Scopus - 8 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-B1Z

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0973-8.ch003

Abstract (EN): The emergence of complex supply chains is one of the most important consequences of globalization. The management of these supply chains requires increased efforts by organizations that, on one hand, are increasingly pressured by customers in terms of service levels, on the other hand, must manage their suppliers from various locations and with different local requirements. In this context, an appropriate management of information flows is needed to create the adequate visibility level for managing supply chain risk. This chapter presents an overview on the concepts of risk management, visibility and information management in supply chains. This study proposes a conceptual framework for the selection of risk mitigation strategies in the supply chain and characterizes the external and internal information flows decision makers need to implement two categories of risk mitigation strategies: redundancy and flexibility. © 2017, IGI Global.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific