Research Article
An Integrated Method of Supply Chains Vulnerability Assessment
Table 2
Sourcing process assessment index and failure mode analysis.
| First-layer factors | Second-layer factors | Potential failure modes |
| Source S | Purchasing S1 | S1F1: high purchasing price | S1F2: frequent fluctuations in exchange rates | S1F3: inappropriate supplier selection | S1F4: unable to deliver goods on time | S1F5: low quality of procurement product | S1F6: irresponsible purchase person | S1F7: purchasing accident | S1F8: acceptance lax of procurement materials | Supply S2 | S2F1: key suppliers failing to bankruptcy or loss | S2F2: supplier business outsourcing | S2F3: suppliers’ insufficient production capacity | S2F4: unable to deliver goods on time | S2F5: insufficient supplier technical innovation capability | S2F6: shortages of raw materials market | S2F7: inadequate supply elasticity of supplier |
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