Research Article

An Integrated Method of Supply Chains Vulnerability Assessment

Table 5

Returning process assessment index and failure analysis.

First-layer factorsSecond-layer factorsPotential failure modes

Return RReturn way R1R1F1: no consensus with customer
R1F2: no consensus with supplier
Return route R2R2F1: improper return route
Return procedure R3R3F1: imperfect return process and rules
Return management R4R4F1: imperfect return asset management
R4F2: imperfect return distribution management
R4F3: improper return inventory management
R4F4: incomplete return collection data