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strategy. Complexity can obfuscate vulnerabilities and is often unrec-
ognized when an operations strategy is developed.
9.4.3.1 Vulnerability Scenario e complexity of a supply chain is a
good example of how small details can have a far-reaching impact. If
many unrelated organizations are involved in various phases of devel-
opment of a key component, then the manipulation of even the small-
est supplier can have broad-ranging consequences for an industry or
a single company. For example, an LCD TV manufacturer, company
A, may purchase LCD displays from company B to incorporate into
their product. e LCD display maker uses the liquid in liquid crys-
tals supplied by company C. Company C purchases a key raw mat ...