Suggested Citation:
Jaller, Miguel, Juan Camilo López, Alan Jenn (2024)

Development of Public Dynamic Spatio‐Temporal Monitoring and Analysis Tool of Supply Chain Vulnerability, Resilience, and Sustainability

. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis, Research Report UCD-ITS-RR-24-45

Abstract:

Supply chains play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and societal well-being, facilitating the efficient movement of goods from producers to consumers. However, the increasing frequency of disruptions caused by geopolitical events, pandemics, natural disasters, and shifts in commerce poses significant challenges to supply chain resilience. This report discusses the development of a dynamic spatio-temporal monitoring and analysis tool to assess supply chain vulnerability, resilience, and sustainability. Leveraging news data, macroeconomic metrics, inbound cargo data (for sectors in California), and operational conditions of California’s highways, the tool employs Natural Language Processing (NLP) and empirical regression analyses to identify emerging trends and extract valuable information about disruptions to inform decision-making. Key features of the tool include sentiment analysis of news articles, topic classification, visualization of geographic locations, and tracking of macroeconomic indicators. By integrating diverse and dynamic data sources (e.g., news articles) and using empirical and analytical techniques, the tool offers a comprehensive framework to enhance our understanding of supply chain vulnerabilities and resilience, ultimately contributing to more effective strategies for decision-making in supply chain management. The dynamic nature of this tool enables continuous monitoring and adaptation to evolving conditions, thereby enhancing the analysis of resilience and sustainability in global supply chains.