Supply Chain Resilience: Insights from Theory and Practice

The book emphasizes the importance of industrial and non-profit supply chains for society, highlighting their strategic importance in coping with unforeseen and unpredictable events. It provides a new framework for resilience in supply chain management and presents best practice cases from various areas and industries. It also includes a Delphi study that gathers state-of-the-art insights from supply chain leaders. The book offers practical approaches, methods, and tools, as well as food for thought on the future of supply chain resilience, making it a valuable resource for current and future managers, researchers, and students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 355 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The strategic significance of industrial and non-profit supply chains for society becomes increasingly evident during global crises. Supply chain resilience plays a pivotal role in navigating unforeseen and unpredictable events, enabling parties and networks involved to maintain their success both during and after disruptions. Moreover, a resilient supply chain contributes to the sustainable competitive advantage of the entire value chain.

This comprehensive book, authored by scholars and practitioners, offers a novel framework for resilience in supply chain management. It presents best practice cases from diverse areas and industries, highlighting the practical applications of resilience strategies. Notably, it includes a Delphi study, which gathers insights from esteemed supply chain leaders, providing a cutting-edge perspective on the topic.

In addition to practical approaches, methods, and tools, the book delves into thought-provoking discussions on the future of supply chain resilience. It serves as a valuable resource for current and future managers in the public and private sectors, as well as researchers and students actively engaged in this field. By exploring the interplay between resilience, risk management, and sustainability, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex challenges of today's global supply chains.

Weight: 712g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030954000
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022