This dissertation aims to analyse how supply chain risks could be effectively managed. This
is done firstly by positioning the research agenda in supply chain risk management (SCRM).
Then, methods for effective management of supply chain risk are identified and analysed. In
order to find these, we develop a research framework in which the supply chain system is
divided into subsystems based on the operations of
make
,
source
and
deliver
; as well as on
material
,
financial
and
information flows
. Furthermore, research questions are raised in order
to understand the impact of risks on supply chains, to identify the performance measures for
monitoring supply chains, and to determine risk mitigation strategies for improving system
performances.