Journal of International Logistics and Trade (Dec 2003)

The Impact of Terrorism on Cycle Times in International Supply Chains

  • Shams Rahman,
  • Christopher Findlay

DOI
https://doi.org/10.24006/jilt.2003.1.1.41
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 1
pp. 41 – 53

Abstract

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Supply chains in East Asia are being redesigned following the reassessment of the risk of disruption through terrorist attacks. The nature of these risks and of the costs of the private sector responses is reviewed. The research available suggests the costs incurred are substantial. Government regulation applied to security matters also applies within supply chains. It too has been redesigned in response to the change in the risk of terrorist attacks. Examples of its impacts, and its costs and benefits, are presented. Relevant empirical work remains scarce, but principles for government's role can be identified.