An Analysis of Sources of Risk in the Consumer Electronics Industry
Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 58, pp. 1430–1439, 2007
24 Pages Posted: 23 Jun 2006 Last revised: 19 Jan 2011
Date Written: October 14, 2006
Abstract
The consumer electronics industry is a $ 240 billion global industry with a small number of highly competitive global players. We describe many of the risks associated with any global supply chain in this industry. As illustration, we also list steps that Samsung Electronics and its subsidiary, Samsung Electronics UK, have taken to mitigate these risks. Our description of the risks and illustration of mitigation efforts provides the backdrop to identify areas of future research.
Keywords: supply chain risk, risk mitigation, consumer electronics industry
JEL Classification: D80, F20, L63, M10
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