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Adapting to Disruptions: A Qualitative Study on Supply Chain Agility During Crises
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: Received: 4 June 2024 / Approved: 5 June 2024 / Online: 5 June 2024 (14:55:53 CEST)
How to cite: Reynolds, S. Adapting to Disruptions: A Qualitative Study on Supply Chain Agility During Crises. Preprints 2024, 2024060314. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0314.v1 Reynolds, S. Adapting to Disruptions: A Qualitative Study on Supply Chain Agility During Crises. Preprints 2024, 2024060314. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0314.v1
Abstract
This qualitative research study delves into the intricate dynamics of how organizations adapt to supply chain disruptions during crises, offering profound insights into the strategies, practices, and challenges encountered in enhancing supply chain agility. Through in-depth interviews with supply chain managers across diverse industries, key themes such as proactive risk management, technological integration, collaboration with supply chain partners, and adaptive leadership have emerged as crucial determinants of agility and resilience. Additionally, the study highlights the significance of organizational culture, effective communication, and external factors such as regulatory requirements and market dynamics in shaping supply chain agility. By embracing a holistic approach that integrates these multifaceted factors, organizations can bolster their capacity to anticipate, detect, and respond to disruptions, thereby maintaining or enhancing overall performance even in the face of uncertainty and complexity. The insights gleaned from this research are poised to inform theory development, guide managerial practice, and influence policy-making in the realm of supply chain management, equipping organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate future disruptions successfully.
Keywords
Supply chain agility; Supply chain disruptions; Crisis management; Risk management; Technological integration; Collaboration; Adaptive leadership
Subject
Business, Economics and Management, Business and Management
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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