Global supply chain risk management strategies

@article{Manuj2008GlobalSC,
  title={Global supply chain risk management strategies},
  author={Ila Manuj and John T. Mentzer},
  journal={International Journal of Physical Distribution \& Logistics Management},
  year={2008},
  volume={38},
  pages={192-223},
  url={https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:15222001}
}
  • Ila ManujJ. Mentzer
  • Published 11 April 2008
  • Business
  • International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
– Global supply chains are more risky than domestic supply chains due to numerous links interconnecting a wide network of firms. These links are prone to disruptions, bankruptcies, breakdowns, macroeconomic and political changes, and disasters leading to higher risks and making risk management difficult. The purpose of this paper is to explore the phenomenon of risk management and risk management strategies in global supply chains., – This paper is based on an extensive literature review and a… 

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