A Framework for Management of Supply Chain Disruption

Author(s):

Stading, Gary
Gary Stading, Assistant Professor, University of Houston-Downtown, 713-221- 2775; stadingg@uhd.edu
Kauffman, Ralph G.
Ralph G. Kauffman, Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Houston-Downtown, 281-989-2905; kauffmanr@uhd.edu

92nd Annual International Conference Proceedings - 2007 - Las Vegas, NV

Abstract

This session shows supply managers how to apply supply chain management theory to mitigate the consequences of sudden and unplanned supply disruptions. It illustrates how operational and theoretical aspects of supply chains can come together with available technology to organize relief strategies and prevent long-lasting consequences.