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Citation
Skipper, J.B. (2010), "2010 Awards for Excellence", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 40 No. 10. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijpdlm.2010.00540jaa.001
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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2010 Awards for Excellence
Article Type: 2010 Awards for Excellence From: International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Volume 40, Issue 10
Outstanding paper International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
Minimizing supply chain disruption risk through enhanced flexibility
Joseph B. SkipperDepartment of Operational Sciences, School of Engineering and Management, Air Force Institute of Technology, Dayton, Ohio, USA Joe B. HannaDepartment of Aviation and Supply Chain Management, College of Business, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of a strategic approach (contingency planning) to minimize risk exposure to a supply chain disruption. Specifically, the relationship between several attributes of a contingency planning process and flexibility is examined.Design/methodology/approach – This effort develops a model that will provide both researchers and practitioners a means of determining the attributes with the highest relationship to flexibility. The model is then tested using multiple regression techniques.Findings – Based on the sample used in this survey, top management support, resource alignment, information technology usage, and external collaboration provide the largest contributions to flexibility. Flexibility has been shown to enhance the ability to minimize risk exposure in the event of a supply chain disruption.Research limitations/implications – In this research effort, the multiple regression results produced an R2 of 0.45, indicating that additional variables of interest may need to be identified and investigated. Furthermore, a wider range of respondents could make the results more generalizable.Practical implications – This effort will help to allow managers at multiple levels to understand the primary planning attributes to use to increase flexibility.Originality/value – The paper develops a model that can be used to identify the specific areas that can lead to improved flexibility. Based on the model, managers, and planners can develop appropriate strategies for minimizing risk exposure in the event of a supply chain disruption.
Keywords: Business continuity, Contingency planning, Strategic planning, Supply chain management
www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/09600030910973742
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Volume 39, Number 5, 2009, pp. 404-427. Editors: Professor Michael R. Crum and Professor Richard F. Poist Jr
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“Inventory financing in supply chains: a logistics service provider-approach”, Erik Hofmann, Vol. 39 No. 9, 2009
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“The relationship between strategic orientation, service innovation, and performance”, Scott J. Grawe, Haozhe Chen and Patricia J. Daugherty, Vol. 39 No. 4, 2009
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“Developing a consensus definition of supply chain management: a qualitative study”. James R. Stock and Stefanie L. Boyer, Vol. 39 No. 8, 2009
Outstanding reviewers
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Dr R. Glenn Richey Jr, The University of Alabama, USA
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Professor Scott B. Keller, The University of West Florida, USA