Routledge Risk Management in Supply Chains - Linear Models

Manage unpredictable disruptions with this specialized text on supply chain risk management. This book explores the critical question of how long companies take to respond to catastrophic events that have a low probability but a high impact on operations. It examines why disruptions are unavoidable in complex supply chains and why these systems are inherently at risk. Readers will learn how to improve organizational resilience by reducing total response time. The text provides insights into designing solutions and deploying recovery plans more quickly after a disruption occurs. By focusing on faster responses and shorter lead-times, companies can effectively reduce the overall impact of unexpected events. This Routledge Advances in Risk Management title is an essential resource for understanding the mechanics of response speed and recovery in modern logistics and management.