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James Blayney Rice, Jr.
Chee, Arthur K. L. (Arthur Kuan Loong)
Lee, Tzu-Hsueh
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division
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2014-12-08T18:49:30Z
2014-12-08T18:49:30Z
2014
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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/92108
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Thesis: M. Eng. in Logistics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2014.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 79-80).
The research objective was to provide a directional sense of some key considerations for business continuity planning (BCP) specific to a company's downstream distribution operations in the U.S. This was achieved via a two-pronged strategy comprised of quantitative and qualitative elements to complement insights gained from the literature review. By quantitatively assessing the financial impacts arising from four hypothetical scenarios, the business impact analysis (BIA) showcased the merits of short time-to-recovery (TTR) in the event of a disruption. However, available information also appears to suggest that the estimated financial impact from carrying high-value inventory is not necessarily insignificant. Hence, a company may want to mitigate the likelihood of a scenario whereby large amounts of inventory become damaged. Qualitative information from industry participants in the study highlighted the importance of tailoring continuity plans to the unique supply chain needs of an organization.
by Arthur K. L. Chee and Tzu-Hsueh Lee.
M.Eng. in Logistics
80 pages
eng
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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