The Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chain Management

Abstract

The study delves into the intricate landscape of global supply chain management (SCM) and its dynamic responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. With a foundation in Resilience Theory, the research explores disruptions, adaptations, and ethical considerations within supply chains across diverse regions, including the USA, Canada, Europe, and African countries. Leveraging insights from various studies conducted between 2012 and 2022, the analysis encompasses technological transformations, sustainability initiatives, regulatory frameworks, and the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis emerges as a catalyst for rethinking and reshaping SCM strategies globally, emphasizing the interconnectedness, disruptions, and lessons learned during this crisis. The study contributes theoretically by validating and extending Resilience Theory, conceptually by synthesizing the interplay of resilience, technology adoption, and ethics, practically by offering actionable insights for supply chain practitioners, and policy-wise by guiding policymakers in designing effective measures. The findings address contextual, conceptual, and methodological research gaps, fostering future investigations. This study's beneficiaries include businesses, academics, policymakers, and the broader public, all poised to gain nuanced perspectives on the intricate challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic SCM landscape.