Supply chain resilience to geopolitical risks: integrative insights and future research directions

Abstract

Global supply chains are increasingly exposed to persistent geopolitical risks arising from trade restrictions, sanctions, armed conflicts, export controls, and strategic competition among nations. These risks challenge traditional assumptions underpinning globally integrated and efficiency-oriented supply chains and call for a broader understanding of supply chain resilience. This editorial paper synthesises findings of nine articles examining how organisations and supply chain networks respond and adapt to geopolitical risks. Three interrelated themes emerge: geopolitical risks and strategic responses; network, collaboration, and alliance-based resilience; and strategic capabilities and te..