Supply Disruption Response in Semiconductor Crisis
| dc.contributor.author | Sabani, Albin | |
| dc.contributor.author | Pichkah, Parsa | |
| dc.contributor.department | Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för teknikens ekonomi och organisation | sv |
| dc.contributor.department | Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Technology Management and Economics | en |
| dc.contributor.examiner | Arvidsson, Ala | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Arvidsson, Ala | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-19T08:34:41Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-19T08:34:41Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.date.submitted | ||
| dc.description.abstract | The automotive industry faced significant challenges during the semiconductor crisis from early 2020 to late-2023. The crisis, initially triggered by the Covid-19 outbreak, led to a mismatch between supply and demand by the fourth quarter of 2020, persisting until the crisis's end. Multiple disruptive events further worsened the semiconductor shortage. Due to the high demand for consumer electronics, the challenge of acquiring semiconductors for OEMs became even greater, forcing them to quickly implement measures to mitigate these disruptions effectively. This case study investigates the measures adopted during the different phases of supply chain disruption, and identifies lessons learned for managing future disruptions. This case study also questions which measures were integrated into the current process and why some were integrated while others were not. A qualitative study approach was used that consisted of interviewing internal stakeholders, complemented by a quantitative analysis of previously assembled internal documents. The findings are represented by the correlation of supply chain resilience in the automotive industry related to its flexibility, robustness, visibility, and measure interconnectedness over time. This case study reveals that measures that are taken initially during a crisis are typically flexible measures and, after their integration into standard operations, they become more robust processes. The report underscores the importance of strategic measure implementation during disruptive events like the semiconductor crisis. By adopting flexible measures initially and transitioning to robust processes, companies can increase their chances of managing disruptions and maintain operational continuity. The case study emphasizes that a well-planned progression from flexibility to robustness can help build long-term supply chain resilience, ensuring that organizations are prepared for future crises and maintaining their operational continuity. | |
| dc.identifier.coursecode | TEKX08 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/308715 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.setspec.uppsok | Technology | |
| dc.subject | Semiconductor | |
| dc.subject | Disruptions | |
| dc.subject | Measures | |
| dc.subject | Supply Chain Resilience | |
| dc.subject | Flexibility | |
| dc.subject | Robustness | |
| dc.subject | Visibility | |
| dc.title | Supply Disruption Response in Semiconductor Crisis | |
| dc.type.degree | Examensarbete för masterexamen | sv |
| dc.type.degree | Master's Thesis | en |
| dc.type.uppsok | H | |
| local.programme | Supply chain management (MPSCM), MSc |