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The role of ports in supply chain disruption management

conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 17:15 authored by Thai, V, Shu-Ling ChenShu-Ling Chen, Chen, S
As seaports nowadays integrate further into and increasingly become integrated nodes of supply chains, any disruptive events involving port operations and management would also likely lead to disruption risk in the supply chain. This paper aims to identify these risks, their drivers and discuss strategies to mitigate them effectively. This paper indicates the risks including the vulnerability of physical infrastructures and facilities, shortfalls in the port's operations and management systems, and complexity of interface with other chain players. If these risks were realised they would greatly jeopardise the normal port operations and likely disrupt supply chains. It is argued that, as ports play such an important role in supply chain disruption management, port managers should proactively employ strategies such as risk management, business continuity management, industrial relations management and collaboration with supply chain players so as to mitigate the effects of port-centric supply chain disruption risks effectively.

History

Publication title

Proceedings of 2011 International Conference on Free Port and International Logistics

Editors

T Chen

Pagination

41-60

ISBN

978-986-6467-10-3

Department/School

Australian Maritime College

Publisher

Kainan University

Place of publication

Taoyuan, Taiwan

Event title

2011 International Conference on Free Port and International Logistics

Event Venue

Kainan University

Date of Event (Start Date)

2011-02-23

Date of Event (End Date)

2011-02-23

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Port infrastructure and management

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