Thomas
Backker, De

Design for supply chain resilience

Start Date Research: 10/01/2023
Supply chain resilience refers to the ability to proactively plan and design a supply chain network that can swiftly recover from disruptive events. More in detail the research will focus on integrating resilience measures into the early design phase of new products, in order to ensure that they are developed with built-in features like modularity and dual suppliers. This proactive approach, as opposed to reactive responses after a disruption occurs, leads to a more robust supply chain with fewer expected costs. Given recent global events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and multiple trade embargos, businesses are increasingly recognizing the need for a robust framework to navigate through such disruptions. Therefore, the overarching objective is to provide companies with a generic framework that can be used for their specific business cases. This equips organizations with a comprehensive understanding of the costs and benefits associated with incorporating resilience strategies and will guide them with investing in techniques that enhance supply chain resilience.
Supervisors: Robert Boute