Purpose

This paper aims to investigate how firms can enhance their resilience in response to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the study focuses on assessing responsiveness as an antecedent and logistics outsourcing as a boundary condition to resilience.

Design/methodology/approach

Survey data collected from 286 manufacturing firms in Finland during 2021 are analysed to examine the relationships between supply chain responsiveness, logistics outsourcing and resilience.

Findings

Firm responsiveness is found to improve resilience, while an increasing level of logistics outsourcing weakens this relationship. Surprisingly, geographic dispersion does not significantly affect supply chain responsiveness.

Research limitations/implications

Limitations of the study include the focus on manufacturing firms in Finland and the reliance on survey data. Future research could explore additional factors influencing resilience and consider a broader range of industries and geographical regions.

Practical implications

The findings offer valuable insights for managers seeking to enhance their firms’ resilience in the face of disruptions. By understanding the importance of responsiveness and the potential drawbacks of excessive logistics outsourcing, managers can make informed decisions to improve their firms’ ability to cope with unexpected challenges.

Originality/value

This research contributes to the understanding of resilience in supply chain disruptions by addressing fundamental questions related to efficiency, responsiveness, control and complexity. By examining the interplay between responsiveness, logistics outsourcing and resilience, the study enriches the understanding of how firms can effectively navigate unexpected challenges.

中文翻译：

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通过 COVID-19 时代的响应能力和物流外包来评估公司的复原力

 目的

本文旨在调查企业如何增强应对 COVID-19 大流行造成的破坏的弹性。具体来说，该研究的重点是评估响应能力作为先决条件，并将物流外包作为弹性的边界条件。

设计/方法论/途径

对 2021 年从芬兰 286 家制造企业收集的调查数据进行分析，以研究供应链响应能力、物流外包和弹性之间的关系。

 发现

研究发现，企业的响应能力可以提高弹性，而物流外包水平的提高则削弱了这种关系。令人惊讶的是，地理分散并没有显着影响供应链的响应能力。

研究局限性/影响

该研究的局限性包括关注芬兰的制造企业以及对调查数据的依赖。未来的研究可以探索影响弹性的其他因素，并考虑更广泛的行业和地理区域。

 实际影响

这些研究结果为寻求增强公司面对破坏的弹性的管理者提供了宝贵的见解。通过了解响应能力的重要性以及过度物流外包的潜在缺点，管理者可以做出明智的决策，以提高公司应对意外挑战的能力。

 原创性/价值

这项研究通过解决与效率、响应能力、控制和复杂性相关的基本问题，有助于理解供应链中断的恢复能力。通过研究响应能力、物流外包和弹性之间的相互作用，该研究丰富了对企业如何有效应对意外挑战的理解。