Small businesses are more susceptible to cash flow problems created by the COVID-19 pandemic putting them in jeopardy of survival. This research utilized a case study methodology that focused on small businesses in the trucking industry to assess the impact of this pandemic on the supply chain. Power imbalances can occur in the supply chain when certain parties act opportunistically. These imbalances are analyzed through theories of Resource Dependence, Resource Orchestration, and Entrepreneurial Orientation and embellished through the business failure and crisis management literature. Using actual data, the study shows the power shifts in the supply chain. Using qualitative data, the responses taken by these small businesses to survive the crisis were reviewed. The sales data of these small businesses were then compared to a national transportation index. The results of the comparison show more volatility among these businesses than the index. Both small businesses utilized their entrepreneurial orientation (EO) by taking forward-looking actions to reduce their risk exposure and avoid failure. They also utilized resource orchestration theory by restructuring their resource portfolio to lower their cost structures via selected layoffs. Finally, they took advantage of market opportunities by obtaining PPP loans and pursuing new customer opportunities.

小型企业更容易受到 COVID-19 大流行造成的现金流问题的影响，使它们处于生存危险之中。该研究使用了一种案例研究方法，该方法专注于卡车运输行业的小企业，以评估这种流行病对供应链的影响。当某些各方投机取巧时，供应链中可能会出现权力不平衡。这些不平衡通过资源依赖、资源协调和创业导向理论进行分析，并通过商业失败和危机管理文献加以修饰。该研究使用实际数据显示了供应链中的权力转移。使用定性数据，审查了这些小企业为度过危机而采取的应对措施。然后将这些小企业的销售数据与全国交通指数进行比较。比较结果显示，这些业务的波动性高于指数。两家小型企业都利用其创业导向 (EO)，采取前瞻性行动来降低风险敞口并避免失败。他们还通过重组资源组合来利用资源协调理论，通过选择性裁员来降低成本结构。最后，他们通过获得 PPP 贷款和寻求新的客户机会来利用市场机会。他们还通过重组资源组合来利用资源协调理论，通过选择性裁员来降低成本结构。最后，他们通过获得 PPP 贷款和寻求新的客户机会来利用市场机会。他们还通过重组资源组合来利用资源协调理论，通过选择性裁员来降低成本结构。最后，他们通过获得 PPP 贷款和寻求新的客户机会来利用市场机会。