Title: Amplifiers of Supply Chain Disruptions: A Managerial Framework for Reducing the Impact of Disruption to the Supply Chain | SCM | Supply Chain Resource Cooperative (SCRC) | North Carolina State UniversitySupply Chain Resource Cooperative | NC State University
Headings: Amplifiers of Supply Chain Disruptions: A Managerial Framework for Reducing the Impact of Disruption to the Supply Chain
Amplifiers of Supply Chain Disruptions: A Managerial Framework for Reducing the Impact of Disruption to the Supply Chain
Amplifiers of Supply Chain Disruptions
The extent to which a firm relies on global sources of supply
The complexity of the product or process
Table 1 – Global Sourcing Amplifiers of Disruption
Table 2 – Product / Process Complexity Amplifiers of Disruption

Content: A barrage of contingency equipment and failsafe measures are maintained which exceed government regulations. For any potential disruption, there are three to five “backup” systems that are engaged immediately upon discovery of a problem. Table 1 – Global Sourcing Amplifiers of Disruption
The impact of supply chain disruptions is increased when any of the following parameters increases in a given supply chain: Location of Supplier
Number of Brokers
Long Lead Time
Concentration or Clustering of Suppliers
Labor availability/Workforce Issues
Customs Regulations
Storage Requirements
Security Requirements
Demand for Product (Volume)
Legislative Actions Related to Importing/Global Sourcing
Poor Communication
Regional/Country Political Issues
Number of Transfer Points
Vessel Capacity and Channel Overload
Port Issues and Infrastructure
Potential for Terrorism
Natural Disasters
Lack of Visibility of Entire System/Supply Chain
Table 2 – Product / Process Complexity Amplifiers of Disruption
The impact of supply chain disruptions is increased when any of the following parameters increases in a given supply chain: Product Complexity (number of parts, levels in bill of material, difficulty to meet specifications)
Proprietary Technology
Value of Product
Quality Requirements
Supplier Manufacturing Capacity
Uniqueness of Parts
Part Size
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