An Integrated Method of Supply Chains Vulnerability Assessment

Table 1

Planning process assessment index and failure mode analysis.

First-layer factors	Second-layer factors	Potential failure modes
Plan P	Strategy P1	P1F1: unclear strategic positioning
		P1F2: high positioning
		P1F3: low positioning
		P1F4: inaccurate plan data
		P1F5: supply chain strategy adjustment
		P1F6: inconsistent strategic objectives among supply chain members
		P1F7: failed strategic investment
	Culture P2	P2F1: insufficient understanding and emphasis of supply chain managers on the multicultural conflict risk
		P2F2: low quality of the staff cultural skills
		P2F3: weak risk awareness and corporate risk culture
		P2F4: inconsistent corporate cultural values
	Demand P3	P3F1: customer loss
		P3F2: low satisfaction of customers’ needs
		P3F3: demand fluctuations
		P3F4: poor sales reputation
		P3F5: many competitive alternatives