Abstract: Computer systems and methods that identify and assess risk in a supply chain network. The systems and methods create a visual model of a supply chain network, which includes: (i) logical stations graphically representing the physical sites in the supply chain network, and (ii) logical transits graphically representing the transportation of materials between the represented physical sites. For each given logical station, the systems and methods identify risk values for risk categories associated with the physical site. The systems and methods identify the risk values based on physical conditions related to: (a) the physical site represented by the given logical station, (b) each physical site represented by a logical station positioned in a downstream supply chain path to the given logical station, and (c) each transportation represented by a logical transit positioned in the downstream supply chain path.

Abstract: Computer systems and methods that identify and assess risk in a supply chain network. The systems and methods create a visual model of a supply chain network, which includes: (i) logical stations graphically representing the physical sites in the supply chain network, and (ii) logical transits graphically representing the transportation of materials between the represented physical sites. For each given logical station, the systems and methods identify risk values for risk categories associated with the physical site. The systems and methods identify the risk values based on physical conditions related to: (a) the physical site represented by the given logical station, (b) each physical site represented by a logical station positioned in a downstream supply chain path to the given logical station, and (c) each transportation represented by a logical transit positioned in the downstream supply chain path.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for defining a group of virtual objects representative of physical objects includes receiving a user input via an input device, wherein the user input relates to at least one virtual object. The method also includes using a processor to determine a purpose of the user input, modifying an object group with respect to the virtual object based on the purpose of the user input, and storing the relationship between the object group and the object in a memory area.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for defining a group of virtual objects representative of physical objects includes receiving a user input via an input device, wherein the user input relates to at least one virtual object. The method also includes using a processor to determine a purpose of the user input, modifying an object group with respect to the virtual object based on the purpose of the user input, and storing the relationship between the object group and the object in a memory area.