https://doi.org/10.24928/2023/0210

Supply Chain Risk, Disruption and Resilience; Comparison by Size and Industry Types

Arsalan Safari¹, Vanesa B. Al Ismail², Mahour M. Parast³, Ismail Golgeci⁴ & Shaligram Pokharel⁵

¹Associate Professor, Center for Entrepreneurship & Organizational Excellence, College of Business & Economics, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-9324-3321
²Senior Researcher, College of Business & Economics, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0003-4067-3886
³Eminent Scholar, Arizona State University: Tempe, AZ, US, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0001- 6589-1076
⁴Associate Professor, Aarhus University: Aarhus C, DK, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-6853-3255
⁵Professor, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002- 7709-7803

Abstract

This study categorizes the types of the supply chain (SC) risk events and disruption and characterizes the plans for SC resilience by firm size and by industry in a holistic framework. We applied systematic literature review and analysis of high quality peer-reviewed journal articles published since January 2000. We collected these articles through three main global scientific databases using relevant keywords. The study maps the sources and antecedents of SC risks and disruption in a comprehensive framework for the six SC risk categories of demand, supply, organization, operations, environment, and network/control. Our findings suggest that the SC resilience plans developed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not necessarily the same as those of large enterprises. While collaboration and networking, and risk management are the most crucial resilience capabilities for all firms, applying lean and quality management principles and utilizing information technology are more crucial for SMEs. For large firms, knowledge management and contingency planning are more important. The resilience plans also vary by industry type as well. Based on our analysis, the authors identify theoretical inconsistencies and knowledge gaps in the literature on SC risks and SC resilience, leading to suggested directions for research in this field.

Keywords

Supply Chain Disruption Risk, Supply Chain Resilience, Contingency Theory, Size, Industry

Files

Reference

Safari, A. , Ismail, V. B. A. , Parast, M. M. , Golgeci, I. & Pokharel, S. 2023. Supply Chain Risk, Disruption and Resilience; Comparison by Size and Industry Types , Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC31) , 1721-1734. doi.org/10.24928/2023/0210

Download: BibTeX | RIS Format