Abstract

The aim of this study is to identify the main sources of risk and how different members in an international supply chain manage risk, considering contingency effects. A case study was conducted in an international mango supply chain, using multiple-unit embeddedness. Interviews were conducted with the staff of companies that represent four nodes in the mango export supply chain from Brazil to the USA. All interviews were also recorded and transcribed literally in NVivo software, and a coding system was developed based on the literature. The main results indicate that the exchange rate and dependence on a single transport mode are the main sources of risk for the mango supply chain. There are also differences in SCRM concerning the mitigation strategies adopted by the different members. Exporters and importers have better developed mitigation strategies compared to those of logistics operators and suppliers. The main mitigation strategy observed is collaboration.

摘要

本研究的目的是确定风险的主要来源，以及国际供应链中的不同成员如何管理风险，同时考虑应急效应。使用多单元嵌入在国际芒果供应链中进行了案例研究。对代表从巴西到美国的芒果出口供应链中四个节点的公司的员工进行了采访。所有采访也都在 NVivo 软件中逐字记录和转录，并根据文献开发了编码系统。主要结果表明，汇率和对单一运输方式的依赖是芒果供应链风险的主要来源。SCRM 在不同成员采用的缓解策略方面也存在差异。与物流运营商和供应商相比，出口商和进口商制定了更好的缓解策略。观察到的主要缓解策略是合作。