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Supply Chain Risk Management Challenges in the Retail Industry
Executive Summary
This report explored the current and future challenges associated with supply chain risk management (SCRM) in the retail industry, focusing on case examples that highlight the potential risks and solutions. Although SCRM has emerged as a reliable approach to minimising risks associated with supply chain operations, the increased complexity of markets and rising customer demands have made it challenging for smaller businesses in the industry. Regardless, leveraging technologically advanced tools and prioritising supplier audits can mitigate these challenges.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 4
1.1. Background of the Report 4
2. Supply Chain Risk Management in the Retail Industry 5
3. Common challenges associated with SCRM 9
3.1. Risk…
and automated tools 12 4.2. Investing in automated tools 12 4.2. Supply chain mapping 12 4.3. Supplier auditing 13 5. Conclusion 13 References 14 1. Introduction Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is a crucial topic that has attracted the attention of market researchers and business leaders to ensure the long-term agility of businesses in the face of uncertainties. The past few years witnessed tremendous upheavals of unforeseen disruptions and vulnerabilities in the global supply chains, leading to a worldwide financial…