Track: Logistics Management

Abstract

This paper presents an application of risk matrix model in the field of logistics outsourcing. This application addresses organizational risks assessment in the logistics outsourcing process and allow their prevention. 

The objective of this paper is to contribute to the development of a decision-making tool in measure to take into account the various parameters of the projects of outsourcing. This tool proposes an approach allowing to model the various phases of the process of outsourcing of the logistics while integrating the risk management. In a very pragmatic way, this work aims to model the reality of the outsourcing of the logistic activities. Our purpose will be thus no to propose new modes of piloting of supply chains, but a frame of analysis and modelling capable of explaining better the industrial reality regarding the risks of outsourcing of the logistic activities.  The relevance matrix model is applied to promote risk analysis and management.  Its aim is risk prioritization through the determination of an organization's critical risks. A case study of this application was developed using real data from the mass-market retailing to show that this model has a strong practical and provides a basis for risk management.