Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWMReliable supply chains are an important requirement for smooth production operations. Delivery shortfalls should not be the cause of production stoppages; rather, compensation should be possible through proactive measures. The range of conceivable measures is large: Optimization of the safety inventory, the purchasing strategy, or the supplier base; Flexibility in Production.
The challenge is in evaluating the measures in light of the conceivable disruption scenarios. We have a wealth of diverse experience in the simulated assessment of risks and countermeasures in supply chains.