Campus Units
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Publication Date
7-20-2017
Journal or Book Title
International Journal of Production Research
Volume
56
Issue
1-2
First Page
43
Last Page
59
DOI
10.1080/00207543.2017.1355123
Abstract
When a disruption occurs in a firm, its effects are often felt throughout the supply chain. As supply chains expand globally and companies pursue velocity and efficiency, the probability of disruptions propagating throughout a chain grows. In this paper, we employ a qualitative, grounded theory case study approach to help understand what drives supply chain disruption propagation and to provide theoretical insights into this emerging area. For a more complete perspective, we study three interconnected tiers in seven unique supply chains. Each supply chain triad consists of (1) a focal firm (a manufacturer), (2) a supplier to the focal firm and (3) a customer of the focal firm allowing us to gain perspective from three levels in multiple supply chains. Three aggregate dimensions are defined which help explain the propagation of supply chain disruptions: the nature of the disruption, structure and dependence, and managerial decision-making. Within these dimensions, six themes are identified giving an increased level of granularity into disruption propagation: correlation of risk, compounding effects, cyclical linkages, counterparty risk, herding and misaligned incentives. Organisations should consider these themes and their interactions to effectively deal with supply chain disruptions.
Copyright Owner
Taylor and Francis Online
Copyright Date
2018
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Scheibe, Kevin P. and Blackhurst, Jennifer, "Supply chain disruption propagation: a systemic risk and normal accident theory perspective" (2017). Supply Chain and Information Systems Publications. 37.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/scm_pubs/37
Included in
Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Commons, Operations and Supply Chain Management Commons, Organizational Behavior and Theory Commons, Technology and Innovation Commons
Comments
This article is published as Scheibe, K.P., Blackhurst, J., Supply chain disruption propagation: a systemic risk and normal accident theory perspective. International Journal of Production Research. 2017, 56(1-2); 43-59. DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2017.1355123. Posted with permission.