Yossi Sheffi tells the extraordinary account of how some shewed companies, both large and small, weather the storm and keep themselves afloat during times of crisis. For instance, what do you do when a fire strikes the only manufacturing plant for brake pressure valves in every Toyota? How about when an earthquake in Taiwan shuts down chip manufacturers for Dell and Apple Computers? Sheffi shows readers how the fate of corporations such as General Motors, Nokia, the US Navy, and Southwest Airlines rests on decisions made before disaster occurs rather than the actions they take during it. Investments in resiliency and flexibility — balanced security, redundancy, and short-term profits — can reduce the risk of severe losses and gain competitive advantage in a tempestuous marketplace.

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