International Journal of Supply Chain Management
Vol 14, No 5 (2025): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)

Procurement in the Age of Supply Chain Disruptions: Strategies for Building Resilient Networks

Balkhair, Reema Mohammed (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2025

Abstract

In today’s age of volatility, where the slightest sign of uncertainty can unravel even the most meticulously developed plans, supply chains bear the burden of navigating a storm of intensifying geopolitical tensions, pandemics, environmental disasters, and economic flux. Earlier procurement models, portrayed disruptions as insulated-in-nature, with effects being confined to a certain region or supplier. However, as supply chains become more global and turbulent, a new procurement paradigm is needed, one that prioritizes resilience. Through practical examples and insights, this paper proposes an actionable farmwork for how organizations can become proactivity equipped for modern-day risks through employing a combination of strategies such as supplier diversification, emerging digital solutions, and inventory models, all of which effectively manage risks and maintain agility. It also explores the substantial upfront investment costs and administrative complexities as main deterrents of immediate implementation. However, it goes on to demonstrate how this farmwork establishes the foundations for long-term value, in both adaptability and stability, making them ultimately worthwhile.

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Journal Info

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IJSCM

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Engineering Environmental Science Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Transportation

Description

International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM) is a peer-reviewed indexed journal, ISSN: 2050-7399 (Online), 2051-3771 (Print), that publishes original, high quality, supply chain management empirical research that will have a significant impact on SCM theory and practice. Manuscripts ...