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Characterizing the defense industry for risk management: a systems approach

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Title: Characterizing the defense industry for risk management: a systems approach
Authors: Imoh Antai, Roland Hellberg
Source: Journal of Defense Analytics and Logistics, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 38-55 (2024)
Publisher Information: Emerald Publishing, 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Collection: LCC:Military Science
Subject Terms: Risk management, Supply chain systems, Interaction, Relationship, Defense industry characteristics, System-of-systems (SoS), Military Science
Description: Purpose – Management and risk techniques within industries have been studied from various disciplines in nondefense-affiliated industries. Given the assumption that these techniques, strategies and mitigations used in one industry apply to other similar industries, this paper examines the defense industry for risk assessment. We characterize interactions for onward application to risk identification in the defense industry. Design/methodology/approach – This research employs a systems theory approach to the characterization of industry interactions, using three dimensions including environment, boundaries and relationships. It develops a framework for identifying relationship types within system-of-systems (SoS) environments by analyzing the features of interactions that occur in such environments. Findings – The study’s findings show that different systems environments within the defense industry SoS exhibit different interaction characteristics and hence display different relationship patterns, which can indicate potential vulnerabilities. Research limitations/implications – By employing interaction as a means for evaluating potential risks, this research emphasizes the role played by relationship factors in reducing perceived risks and simultaneously increasing trust. Originality/value – This paper intends to develop an initial snapshot of the relationship status of the Swedish defense industry in light of the global consolidation in this industry, which is a relevant contextual contribution.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2399-6439
Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2399-6439
DOI: 10.1108/JDAL-08-2023-0008/full/pdf
DOI: 10.1108/JDAL-08-2023-0008
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/46a666249507454d8f8e4d1fa07db8fb
Accession Number: edsdoj.46a666249507454d8f8e4d1fa07db8fb
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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Abstract:Purpose – Management and risk techniques within industries have been studied from various disciplines in nondefense-affiliated industries. Given the assumption that these techniques, strategies and mitigations used in one industry apply to other similar industries, this paper examines the defense industry for risk assessment. We characterize interactions for onward application to risk identification in the defense industry. Design/methodology/approach – This research employs a systems theory approach to the characterization of industry interactions, using three dimensions including environment, boundaries and relationships. It develops a framework for identifying relationship types within system-of-systems (SoS) environments by analyzing the features of interactions that occur in such environments. Findings – The study’s findings show that different systems environments within the defense industry SoS exhibit different interaction characteristics and hence display different relationship patterns, which can indicate potential vulnerabilities. Research limitations/implications – By employing interaction as a means for evaluating potential risks, this research emphasizes the role played by relationship factors in reducing perceived risks and simultaneously increasing trust. Originality/value – This paper intends to develop an initial snapshot of the relationship status of the Swedish defense industry in light of the global consolidation in this industry, which is a relevant contextual contribution.
ISSN:23996439
DOI:10.1108/JDAL-08-2023-0008/full/pdf