For Want of a Nail: Managing Supply Chain Risk

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For Want of a Nail: Managing Supply Chain Risk

Posted April 21, 2011 | Leadership | Leadership |

On 17 March 2000, there was a small fire at a Royal Philips Electronics semiconductor plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. The fire was caused by lightening hitting a power line, which shut down the power to cooling fans in a furnace operating at the plant.

About The Author

Robert Charette

Robert N. Charette is a Cutter Fellow and a member of Arthur D. Little’s AMP open consulting network. He is also President of ITABHI Corporation and Managing Director of the Decision Empowerment Institute. With over 40 years’ experience in a wide variety of technology and management positions, Dr. Charette is recognized as an international authority and pioneer regarding IT and systems risk management. Along with being a Contributing Editor to… Read More

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For Want of a Nail: Managing Supply Chain Risk

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