Manufacturing supply networks are complex dynamic networks that play a crucial role in the economy. Nevertheless, there are so far only few studies that apply modern tools of network science and dynamical system theory to the analysis of these networks. Here, we provide a brief introduction to these types of networks highlighting their basic organization, current challenges, and selected previous work. This paper serves as an introduction to a focus topic consisting of five papers by experts on supply network dynamics.
References
1.
C. S.
Tang
, “Perspectives in supply chain risk management
,” Int. J. Prod. Econ.
103
, 451
–488
(2006
). 2.
P.
Smith
, “Nick Wildgoose on Supply Chain Risk at eWorld
,” Spend Matters UK/Europe (2017
), see http://spendmatters.com/uk/nick-wildgoose-supply-chain-risk-eworld/.3.
N.
Wildgoose
, “Supply chain resilience - where are we in 2018?
” Zurich Insider (2018
), see https://insider.zurich.co.uk/industry-spotlight/supply-chain-resilience-2018/.4.
Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply, CIPS risk index (
2017
), see https://www.cips.org.5.
M. C.
Cooper
, D. M.
Lambert
, and J. D.
Pagh
, “Supply chain management: More than a new name for logistics
,” Int. J. Logist. Manag.
8
, 1
–14
(1997
). 6.
J. T.
Mentzer
, W-
DeWitt
, J. S.
Keebler
, S.
Min
, N. W.
Nix
, C. D.
Smith
, and Z. G.
Zacharia
, “Defining supply chain management
,” J. Bus. Logist.
22
, 1
–25
(2001
). 7.
8.
A.
Brintrup
, Y-
Wang
, and A-
Tiwari
, “Supply networks as complex systems: A network-science-based characterization
,” IEEE Syst. J.
11
, 2170
–2181
(2015
). 9.
L.
de Boer
, E.
Labro
, and P.
Morlacchi
, “A review of methods supporting supplier selection
,” Eur. J. Purch. Supply Manage.
7
, 75
–89
(2001
). 10.
J. M.
Carlson
and J.
Doyle
, “Complexity and robustness
,” PNAS
99
, 2538
–2545
(2002
). 11.
T.
Kito
, A.
Brintrup
, S.
New
, and F.
Reed-Tsochas
, “The Structure of the Toyota Supply Network: An Empirical Analysis
” Sad Business School WP (2014
), see https://ssrn.com/abstract=2412512 or doi:.12.
Information from General Motors web page, see https://www.gmsustainability.com/measure/supply.html; accessed 2018-08-07.
13.
T. Y.
Choi
, K. J.
Dooley
, and M.
Rungtusanatham
, “Supply networks and complex adaptive systems: Control versus emergence
,” J. Oper. Manage.
19
, 351366
(2001
). 14.
California Supply Chains Act of 2010, SB657, California, USA (
2010
).15.
T. Y.
Choi
and Y.
Hong
, “Unveiling the structure of supply networks: Case studies in honda, acura, and daimlerchrysler
,” J. Oper. Manage.
20
, 469
–493
(2002
). 16.
E.
Atalay
, A.
Hortacsu
, J.
Roberts
, and C.
Syverson
, “Network structure of production
,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.
108
, 51995202
(2011
). 17.
R.
Patnayakuni
, A.
Rai
, and N.
Seth
, “Relational antecedents of information flow integration for supply chain coordination
,” J. Manage. Inf. Syst.
23
, 13
–49
(2006
). 18.
A.
Nagurney
, K.
Ke
, J.
Cruz
, K.
Hancock
, and F.
Southworth
, “Dynamics of supply chains: A multilevel (logistical-informational-financial) network perspective
,” Environ. Plann. B
29
, 795
–818
(2002
). 19.
P.
Kaluza
, A.
Kölzsch
, M. T.
Gastner
, and B.
Blasius
, “The complex network of global cargo ship movements
,” JRS Interface
7
, 1093
–1103
(2010
). 20.
V.
Colizza
, A.
Barrat
, M.
Barthélemy
, and A.
Vespignani
, “The role of the airline transportation network in the prediction and predictability of global epidemics
,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.
103
, 2015
–2020
(2006
). 21.
D.
Ritterskamp
, G.
Demirel
, B. L.
MacCarthy
, L.
Rudolf
, A-R.
Champneys
, and T.
Gross
, “Revealing instabilities in a generalized triadic supply network: A bifurcation analysis
,” Chaos
28
, 073103
(2018
). 22.
P. G.
Brabazon
and B. L.
MacCarthy
, “The automotive Order-to-Delivery process: How should it be configured for different markets?
,” Eur. J. Oper. Res.
263
, 142
–157
(2017
). 23.
24.
S.
Zhang
, “Europe is running low on CO,” The Atlantic, published 06 July 2018, see https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/07/europes-co2-shortage/564458/.25.
26.
D.
Helbing
, “Modelling supply networks and business cycles as unstable transport phenomena
,” New J. Phys.
5
, 90.1
–90.28
(2003
). 27.
X.
Wang
and S. M.
Disney
, “The bullwhip effect: Progress, trends and directions
,” Eur. J. Oper. Res.
250
, 691
–701
(2016
). 28.
S.
Saavedra
, F.
Reed-Tsochas
, and B.
Uzzi
, “Asymmetric disassembly and robustness in declining networks
,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.
105
, 16466
–16471
(2008
). 29.
G.
Demirel
, B. L.
MacCarthy
, D.
Ritterskamp
, A. R.
Champneys
, and T.
Gross
, “Revealing instabilities in a generalized triadic supply network: A bifurcation analysis
,” editors-pick Chaos
28
, 073103
(2018
).30.
S.
Jha
, “China’s rare earth advantage
,” The Diplomat, published 29 April 2014, see https://thediplomat.com/2014/04/chinas-rare-earths-advantage/.31.
C.
Nägeli
, “Die Verdrängung der Pflanzen durch ihre Mitbewerber
,” Sitzungsberichte der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften München
11
, 1
–48
(1847
).32.
M.
Brandenburg
, “Supply network configuration-A benchmarking problem
,” Chaos
28
, 033121
(2018
). 33.
A.
Brintrup
and A.
Ledwoch
, “Supply network science: Emergence of a new perspective on a classical field
,” Chaos
28
, 033120
(2018
). 34.
Ç.
Haksöz
, K.
Katsikopoulos
, and G.
Gigerenzer
, “Less can be more: How to make operations more flexible and robust with fewer resources
,” Chaos
28
, 063102
(2018
). 35.
A.
Nagurney
, D.
Besik
, and M.
Yu
, “Dynamics of quality as a strategic variable in complex food supply chain network competition: The case of fresh produce
,” Chaos
28
, 043124
(2018
). © 2018 Author(s).
2018
Author(s)
You do not currently have access to this content.
