Insights from 20 Years (2004–2023) of Supply Chain Disruption Research: Trends and Future Directions Based on a Bibliometric Analysis

Federico Solari, Natalya Lysova, Giovanni Romagnoli, Roberto Montanari and Eleonora Bottani ()
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Federico Solari: Department of Engineering for Industrial Systems and Technologies, University of Parma, Viale delle Scienze 181/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
Natalya Lysova: Department of Engineering for Industrial Systems and Technologies, University of Parma, Viale delle Scienze 181/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
Giovanni Romagnoli: Department of Engineering for Industrial Systems and Technologies, University of Parma, Viale delle Scienze 181/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
Roberto Montanari: Department of Engineering for Industrial Systems and Technologies, University of Parma, Viale delle Scienze 181/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
Eleonora Bottani: Department of Engineering for Industrial Systems and Technologies, University of Parma, Viale delle Scienze 181/A, 43124 Parma, Italy

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 17, 1-24

Abstract: This paper explores the research trends in the literature about supply chain disruptions published over the last 20 years through a comprehensive review and keyword-based analysis. A sample of 4239 papers retrieved from Scopus was analyzed to identify the key themes covered and the shifts in time of those themes. The results highlight a significant rise in the number of publications on supply chain disruptions since 2021, reflecting the dynamic nature of supply chains and the need to adapt them to increasingly complex scenarios. The findings point out the importance of resilience and risk management but also the progressive shift toward technological innovations and digital tools, as a means to enhance supply chain robustness and sustainability in response to recent global disruptions (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia–Ukraine conflict, and the climate change). From the analyses carried out, interesting opportunities for future research directions are delineated. This study represents a unicum in the scientific literature in terms of the number of articles analyzed, the timespan, as well as the scientometric approach adopted. Finally, the paper highlights the main trends in the field of supply chain disruptions, providing valuable insights for future research activities.

Keywords: supply chain; disruption; bibliometric analysis; COVID-19; Industry 4.0; digitalization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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