The rippling effect of supply chains as complex adaptive non-linear systems

Spiegler, V.L.M. and Naim, Mohammed M and Lin, Junyi (2025) The rippling effect of supply chains as complex adaptive non-linear systems. In: Ivanov, Dmitry and Dolgui, Alexandre and Sokolov, Boris, eds. Handbook of Ripple Effects in the Supply Chain. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science . Springer, pp. 65-86. ISBN 978-3-031-85507-8. (doi:10.1007/978-3-031-85508-5) (Access to this publication is currently restricted. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:110400)

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Abstract

Non-linearities can lead to unexpected dynamic behaviours in supply chain systems that could then either trigger disruptions or make the response and recovery process more difficult. In this chapter, we take a control-theoretic perspective to discuss the impact of non-linearities on the ripple effect. This chapter is particularly relevant for researchers wanting to learn more about the different types of non-linearities that can be found in supply chain systems, the existing analytical methods to deal with each type of non-linearity and future scope for research based on the current knowledge in this field.

Item Type:	Book section
DOI/Identification number:	10.1007/978-3-031-85508-5
Subjects:	H Social Sciences
Institutional Unit:	Schools > Kent Business School
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Depositing User:	Virginia Spiegler
Date Deposited:	26 Jun 2025 14:35 UTC
Last Modified:	30 Jun 2025 15:52 UTC
Resource URI:	https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/110400 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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