Global Supply Chain Disruptions: A Systematic Review of Risk Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation Strategies

Authors

  • Muhammad Faisal Sardar MSC Risk Management, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland Author
  • Muhammad Usman Akram MSC Risk Management, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63056/ACAD.004.03.0334

Keywords:

supply chain disruptions , risk management , resilience , PRISMA , mitigation strategies , global supply chain , crisis

Abstract

Global supply chains have faced unprecedented disruptions in recent years due to natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, pandemics, and operational failures. This paper presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of supply chain risk identification, risk assessment methods, and mitigation strategies from 2000–2024. We followed PRISMA guidelines to identify relevant literature, ultimately including dozens of peer-reviewed studies and reports. The findings reveal key categories of supply chain risks – natural (environmental and pandemic-related), geopolitical (political instability, trade barriers, conflicts), and operational (internal process and infrastructure failures)  and synthesize common approaches to assess these risks (e.g. risk matrices, FMEA, AHP models). We then map a range of resilience and mitigation strategies to each risk type, including diversification of suppliers, inventory buffers, flexible sourcing, and collaborative planning. The meta-analysis indicates that proactive risk management and resilience-building measures can significantly reduce the negative impact of disruptions on firm performance. This paper contributes an integrated framework of supply chain risk categories and strategies, supported by evidence- based best practices. The review also highlights research gaps in quantifying risk impacts and calls for increased adoption of systematic risk assessment in global supply chains.

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Published

2025-07-01

How to Cite

Global Supply Chain Disruptions: A Systematic Review of Risk Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation Strategies. (2025). ACADEMIA International Journal for Social Sciences, 4(3), 39-51. https://doi.org/10.63056/ACAD.004.03.0334

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