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A Systematic Literature Review on Supply Chain Risk Management

https://doi.org/10.62810/jssh.v3i1.134
Mohammad Samim Sharifi
Industrial Engineering Department, Afghan Islamic International University, Kabul, Afghanistan
Aref Naimzad
Industrial Engineering Department, Afghan Islamic International University, Kabul, Afghanistan

Corresponding Author(s) : Mohammad Samim Sharifi

mohammadsamim.sharifi1@gmail.com

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January

Abstract

Supply chain risk management (SCRM) has become a critical and strategic component of organizational operations, particularly for manufacturing firms that aim to ensure operational continuity and deliver high-quality products to meet customer demands. Supply chain risks have become much more serious because of rising uncertainty, global disruptions, and structural complexity. This shows how important it is to have effective and evidence-based risk management solutions. The objective of this study is to systematically review and synthesize the existing literature on supply chain risk management, with a particular focus on risk identification, mitigation, and management strategies within manufacturing supply chains. This study adopts a systematic literature review methodology conducted in accordance with established review protocols. A structured search strategy was applied using relevant keywords and Boolean operators across major academic databases. Peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2011 and June 2025 were screened and analyzed to identify dominant themes, theoretical foundations, and practical approaches to SCRM. The findings indicate that supply chain risks are inherently dynamic and context-dependent, making contingency theory a particularly relevant theoretical lens for understanding and managing these risks. Additionally, to receive support, feedback, and training, companies are encouraged to join the Supply Chain Council and utilize the provided models. By obtaining this council membership, company managers can enhance organizational resilience by adopting appropriate risk management strategies.

Keywords

Risks Risk management Risk mitigation strategies Supply chain
Sharifi, M. S., & Naimzad, A. (2026). A Systematic Literature Review on Supply Chain Risk Management . Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 3(1), 235–259. https://doi.org/10.62810/jssh.v3i1.134
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Published 2026-01-31
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