An Integrated Method of Supply Chains Vulnerability Assessment

Table 2

Sourcing process assessment index and failure mode analysis.

First-layer factors	Second-layer factors	Potential failure modes
Source S	Purchasing S1	S1F1: high purchasing price
		S1F2: frequent fluctuations in exchange rates
		S1F3: inappropriate supplier selection
		S1F4: unable to deliver goods on time
		S1F5: low quality of procurement product
		S1F6: irresponsible purchase person
		S1F7: purchasing accident
		S1F8: acceptance lax of procurement materials
	Supply S2	S2F1: key suppliers failing to bankruptcy or loss
		S2F2: supplier business outsourcing
		S2F3: suppliers’ insufficient production capacity
		S2F4: unable to deliver goods on time
		S2F5: insufficient supplier technical innovation capability
		S2F6: shortages of raw materials market
		S2F7: inadequate supply elasticity of supplier