Description
Vulnerability to sudden supply chain disruption is one of the major threats facing companies today. The challenge for businesses today is to mitigate this risk through creating resilient supply chains.
Addressing this need, Supply Chain Risk Management guides you through the whole risk management process from start to finish. Using jargon-free language, this accessible book covers the fundamentals of managing risk in supply chains. From identifying the risks to developing and implementing a risk management strategy, this essential text covers everything you need to know about this critical topic. It assesses the growing impact of risk on supply chains, how to plan for and manage disruptions and disasters, and how to mitigate their effects. It examines a whole range of risks to supply chains, from traffic congestion to major environmental disasters. Highly practical, Supply Chain Risk Management provides a range of useful tables, diagrams and tools and is interspersed with real life case study examples from leading companies, including Nokia, IBM, and BP. The 2nd edition has been completely revised with brand new case studies on the Chilean Mining Disaster and BP oil spill.Author: Donald Waters
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 10/25/2011
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.18w x 0.94d
ISBN13: 9780749463939
ISBN10: 0749463937
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Distribution
- Business & Economics | Infrastructure
- Business & Economics | Strategic Planning
About the Author
Donald Waters works in various organizations around the world using his specialized knowledge of operations and supply chain management. He is the author of "Global Logistics "(also published by Kogan Page).