Open AccessSupply Chain Disruptions Due to Pandemic- A Case Study Paper on the Recent Pandemic Covid 19
Author(s) -
M. S. Archana,
C Kavya,
B Prathiksha
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of innovative science and research technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-2165
DOI - 10.38124/ijisrt20jul854
Subject(s) - supply chain , restructuring , pandemic , business , supply chain management , supply chain risk management , globalization , industrial organization , covid-19 , agriculture , demand chain , service management , economics , marketing , market economy , finance , medicine , disease , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , ecology , biology
Be it agriculture, manufacturing or production of energy, all are a part of supply and demand mechanics controlling freights and container ships, bringing the world’s industry together leading to globalization of economy. The world’s food, products were transported by the shipping industry with supply chain as its core. 94% of the Fortune 500 companies are seeing covid 19 supply chain disruptions as per 2020 Forbes report. Supply chains of today are very intricate and interconnected; disruption at one part can spread in an unpredicted manner. This paper helps the reader analyze various supply chain models and the impact of disruptions caused by the pandemic. At first, it discusses supply chain management and its risks due to pandemics. It then, discusses a case study of Unilever restructuring its supply chain system. The paper also suggests a methodology for supply chain management during pandemic. The outcomes and insights of this paper can be used by decision makers for risk management in supply chains and leads a step for future research.