Supply Chain Disruptions – Does location matter?

Ferry "Tresfjord" in stormy weather, Molde-Vestnes

In regions or countries with sparse transportation networks or few transportation mode choices the structure or design of the supply chain, along with the organization and preparedness become important factors in determining if a company has an favorable or a unfavorable location. In locations with a sparse transportation network there are maybe not so many options as to setting up the supply chain; the supply chain is in fact constrained by a certain physical location. Does this make it more susceptible to disruptions?

International Conference on Flexible Supply Chains in a Global Economy

Supply Chain Disruptions – Does location matter is a presentation I gave at the International Conference on Flexible Supply Chains in a Global Economy, from16 – 18 July 2008, in my hometown of Molde, Norway.



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Reference

Husdal, J. (2008) Does location matter? Supply chain disruptions in sparse transportation networks. Presented at the International Conference on Flexible Supply Chains in a Global Economy, Molde, Norway, 16-17 July 2008.

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