Supply chain design is frequently performed from the perspective of a single supplier‐customer relationship. However, as a supplier provides value to different supply chains, it becomes increasingly difficult to optimize each supply chain. Each supply chain has different requirements,...

This article presents a secondary analysis of the literature, supplemented by case studies to determine if large companies increase their exposure to risk by having small‐ and medium‐size enterprises (SMEs) as partners in business critical positions in the supply chain, and to make...

Purpose – To explore the factors affecting continuity of cooperative electronic supply chain relationships in Taiwanese motor industry. Design/methodology/approach – This study has developed a research framework that integrates the three perspectives of resource dependence, risk perception,...

Purpose – This empirical analysis aims to shed light on the financial implications of supply chain design and in particular on the differences between pull‐ and push‐type designs. The focus is on risk exposure to difficult to foresee supply disruptions, like those resulting from natural...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is twofold: to identify the supply chain risks in the automotive and electronic industries in Brazil, and to highlight the urgency of supply chain risk management (SCRM) implementation. Design/methodology/approach – It uses exploratory study methodology in...

Purpose – This paper seeks to identify the up‐stream supply chain member's (manufacturers, suppliers, supplier's service providers) characteristics, economics, dynamic capabilities, technology and institutional perspectives of risk in relationship to develop a trust building model through...

Purpose – The objective this paper is to develop and describe a conceptual framework for collaborative Ethical Procurement Due Diligence (EPDD) between International Aid Non‐Government Organisations (IANGOs) in Humanitarian Supply Chains (HSCs). Second, to explore EPDD relationships with...

Purpose – Supply chain risks significantly endanger small and medium‐sized enterprise (SME‐) suppliers in different currency areas in purchasing and sales. The purpose of this paper is twofold: to describe the concept of natural hedging in supply chains, and to highlight the potentials of...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a comprehensive and coherent approach for managing risks in supply chains. Design/methodology/approach – Building on Tummala et al. 's Risk Management Process (RMP), this paper develops a structured and ready‐to‐use approach for managers...

Purpose – As globalisation makes supply networks more complex, the risk of material disruptions increases. Many factors have been considered as affecting the reliability of supply networks. However, no empirical research has been carried out to assess and evaluate the impact of each of these...