A SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT STUDY

Purpose - This research aims to analyze the supply chain risk factors in four companies from Romania and understand how the supply chains are being affected in the case the companies look to respond in a shorter time to customer's demand. Methodology/approach - Empirical study based on four case studies. Data collection was done using face to face interviews. Findings - There are few major supply chain risk factors common for the companies studied but there are also other risk factors specific to each one of them. Different supply chain risks factors have been identified by each department, within the same company. Research limitations/implications - The study focuses only on four companies and only on a "part" of their supply chain. Due to the fact that the method of research chosen is the face to face interview, this requires more time for data collection. Practical implications - Real empirical data on supply chain risk management and the impact this can have on companies' operations. Originality/value - One of the few studies that contributes to the empirical research of the supply chain risk management that considers both upstream and downstream interactions in the supply chain.