Global crises have demonstrated the vulnerability of supply chains to external shocks. Disruptions arising from geopolitical conflicts, natural disasters, or pandemics not only impede the continuous flow of goods but also frequently result in production stoppages, supply shortages, and substantial economic consequences. Consequently, the concept of supply chain resilience has long been a central concern in both academic discourse and industrial practice. However, a consistent use of terminology is still lacking: in the relevant literature, resilience is conceptualized heterogeneously, ranging from an emphasis on robustness to a focus on flexibility, adaptability, or regenerative capacity.
The aim of this thesis is to structure and analyze the scientific literature on supply chain resilience. Specifically, it shall examine how resilience is defined, which metrics are applied to assess it, and which design measures are discussed to model and analyze resilience. In doing so, the thesis is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of existing theoretical and methodological approaches.
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