This paper addresses global supply chain management (GSCM). The industry used to explore this topic is the automotive industry, as it is a core industry in the world economy, both in revenue generation and inefficiency. The paper explores both the positive and negative attributes of supply chain...

This paper explores the topic of supply chain management using case studies of companies from the automotive industry. Focus is given to the way supply chain strategies in the automotive industry are designed and implemented, and how automotive companies configure their supply chains through...

This paper examines the impact of global supply chain disruptions and the associated uncertainty on economic activity and inflation. We employ a Bayesian VAR model with the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI) and estimated uncertainty to analyze their effects during the pandemic. Our...

This study explores the importance of financial flexibility in promoting firm efficiency during periods of high global supply chain pressures. Utilizing a sample of US firms, we show that financial flexibility can dampen the impact of higher GSCP on firm efficiency. Our findings indicate that...

Purpose - This paper aims to examine how multinational corporations respond to environmental turbulence by adopting a flexible supply chain (SC). Design/methodology/approach - This study adopts a case study in the medical industry to identify effective strategic approaches by taking advantage of...