Title: Supply chain collaboration in times of crises

Authors: Mario Allmann; Margaretha Gansterer

Addresses: Department of Operations, Energy, and Environmental Management, University of Klagenfurt, Universitätsstraße 65-67, Klagenfurt 9020, Austria ' Department of Operations, Energy, and Environmental Management, University of Klagenfurt, Universitätsstraße 65-67, Klagenfurt 9020, Austria

Abstract: This article aims to provide a systematic and comprehensive summary of the current state of research on the young yet developing field of supply chain collaboration in times of crises. A systematic literature review identifies 45 articles, which are described, analysed, and classified. Based on 45 articles, the state of research is summarised, and three research areas are identified. The main categories derived include: 'strategic guidance of collaboration network', 'structure and operational management of collaboration', and 'risk assessment and management in the collaborative network'. These are of central relevance for firms in a collaborative supply chain in times of crises. Managerial insights regarding the design and alignment of collaborative supply networks are included in the article as well. The core concern is identifying the basic requirements for collaborations in supply chains during periods of crises. The main criteria for success are extracted and classified, based on a systematic literature review.

Keywords: supplier management; collaboration; strategy; risk management; crises; risks; disruption.

DOI: 10.1504/IJISM.2024.135420

International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, 2024 Vol.17 No.1, pp.32 - 72

Received: 08 Feb 2022
Accepted: 13 May 2023
Published online: 11 Dec 2023 *

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