2008/10/04 THIS and THAT

Sparse transportation networks - overcoming locational disadvantage

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When it comes to a business’ physical location in relation to the functioning of the supply chain, obviously there are good locations and bad locations. Can a business’ organization compensate for that? [ ... ]

2008/07/19 my PUBLIC PRESENCE

Supply Chain Disruptions - Does location matter?

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In regions or countries with sparse transportation networks or few transportation mode choices the structure or design of the supply chain, along with the organization and preparedness become important factors in determining if a company has an favorable or a unfavorable location. [ ... ]

2008/07/11 ARTICLES AND PAPERS

Design Characteristics and Mitigation Capabilities of Supply Chains

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The severity of supply chain disruptions stems from supply chain design characteristics and supply chain mitigation capabilities: Supply Chain Design: supply chain density,supply chain complexity, node criticality. Supply Chain Mitigation Capability: recovery capability, warning capability. [ ... ]