Niepewność i nieprzewidywalność w łańcuchu dostaw – rozważania teoretyczne
Uncertainty and unpredictability in the supply chain − theoretical considerations

Summary/Abstract: The goal of this article is to determine how situations caused by uncertainty and incidental events affect the functioning of the supply chains. Based on theoretical considerations, the implications of the concepts of uncertainty and unpredictability (including similarities and semantic differences) are discussed in the scope of the problem. Using the deduction method and widening theoretical considerations and reviewing literature, areas of uncertainty and unpredictability have been identified that may affect the functioning of the supply chain and its structure. The areas of uncertainty and unpredictability’s impact on the supply chain have been identified based on the essence of the supply chain’s functioning. As a result, two aspects of the influence of uncertainty and unpredictability (probabilistic and deterministic aspects) have been identified and defined on the functioning of the supply chain. The discussion was supported by an analysis of sources of variable factors. The article has theoretical character and is a voice in any discussion at the same time.

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