Date of Conferral
6-25-2024
Date of Award
June 2024
Degree
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
School
Business Administration
Advisor
Patsy Kasen
Abstract
Supply chain disruption has the potential for adverse business outcomes. In manufacturing facility settings, leaders are concerned that supply chain disruption decreases the quality of productivity and profitability. Grounded in dynamic capability theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies leaders used to mitigate supply chain disruptions. The participants were six supply chain leaders from three manufacturing facilities located in Mexico who mitigated supply chain disruption. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and public records. Through thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) cultural differences, (b) communication, (c) organizational structures, and (d) disciplines. A key recommendation is for supply chain leaders to focus on supplier diversification, technology investment, and collaborative relationships in enhancing supply chain resilience. The implications for positive social change include the potential to maintain sustainability and community growth to promote expansion in the workforce.
Recommended Citation
George, Trisha L., "Manufacturing Companies’ Strategies to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions" (2024). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 16014.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/16014
