Supply chain resilience and risk management
: an industry analysis and strategic examination of how logistic companies are making their supply chains more resilient to crisis and disruptions

  • Franz Linus Klein (Student)

Student thesis: Master's Thesis

Abstract

McKinsey & Company (2023) has characterized the research objective by saying, that “Resilience is the ability to not only recover quickly from a crisis but to bounce back better – and even thrive”. Although it has become an inflationary term that is used in many different areas, it should still be given the utmost consideration, especially in the context of logistics and supply chains. This dissertation addresses aspects of resilience and supply chain risk management in the face of internal and external disruptors to the corporate and operational performance of logistics companies, a subject that has become a frequently debated concern, particularly following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, how can a crisis- proof management be established to ensure resilience against disruptions within the supply chain? To approach the overall subject, a broad examination of the literature served as an initial analysis, which was supplemented by the incorporation of expert assessments in a qualitative research design. A wide spectrum of strategic and operational approaches emerged, which are often driven by innovation, collaboration, and technology, but also include human and environmental aspects such as ethical sourcing and sustainability. Altogether, it has become apparent that only a holistic perspective can provide a promising approach and has potential for a closer examination beyond this dissertation.
Date of Award22 Jan 2024
Original languageEnglish
Awarding Institution
  • Universidade Católica Portuguesa
SupervisorPeter V. Rajsingh (Supervisor)

Keywords

  • Supply chain management
  • Supply chain risk management
  • Supply chain resilience
  • Disruptions
  • Logistics
  • Strategic measures
  • Competitive advantage
  • Crisis management

Designation

  • Mestrado em Gestão e Administração de Empresas

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