Title: Analysis of supply chain complexity dimensions across three industries

Authors: Niyanta Mehra; Aakriti Khurania; Kshitij Rastogi; Suresh Kumar Garg

Addresses: Mechanical Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University, Main Bawana Road, Delhi – 110042, India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University, Main Bawana Road, Delhi – 110042, India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University, Main Bawana Road, Delhi – 110042, India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University, Main Bawana Road, Delhi – 110042, India

Abstract: Majority of literature available on complexity in supply chain considers numerous parameters to devise management techniques. However, many of these parameters do not affect the result and can make the analysis overly complicated. This paper attempts to build a framework to study the relative significance of these complexity dimensions. A 3-tier hierarchy of complexity dimensions is proposed and mapped, on the basis of intensity and ease of management, on a 5-point scale. To holistically understand the nature of supply chain complexity, the sub-sub-dimensions are mapped and analysed for three industries: automobile, garment and petrochemical. Understanding these complexities open avenues for better supply chain management.

Keywords: supply chain; supply chain complexity; industry analysis; complexity dimensions; five-point mapping; automobile industry; garment industry; petrochemical industry; complexity management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSOM.2023.133424

International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2023 Vol.46 No.1, pp.132 - 154

Received: 12 Oct 2020
Accepted: 22 May 2021
Published online: 15 Sep 2023 *

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