Configuring Supply Chain Resilience Under Natural Disaster Risk

Jiaqi Cheng () and Peng Shan
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Jiaqi Cheng: School of Business, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
Peng Shan: School of Business, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 14, 1-29

Abstract: In recent years, the intensifying frequency of natural disasters such as floods and typhoons has brought severe disruptions to the global supply chain system, making supply chain resilience an important academic research and practical application topic. This study explores the influencing factors and allocation effects of supply chain resilience under the risk of natural disasters, with a particular focus on its impact on sustainability. This paper conducts an empirical study on supply chain resilience in the context of natural disasters by using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) and Fuzzy Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA). Based on 407 valid questionnaires, the study found that supply chain flexibility, foresight, visibility, cooperation, and support significantly positively affected the enhancement of supply chain resilience. Furthermore, through the fsQCA method, this study identified a single configuration approach that leads to high supply chain resilience and clarified the complexity of resilience formation under different conditions. This research not only enriches the theoretical framework of supply chain resilience but also provides targeted strategies for enterprises and governments to enhance their resilience to natural disasters, thereby suggesting potential pathways to support economic stability, social well-being, and environmental protection, though further empirical validation is needed.

Keywords: supply chain resilience; structural equation model; fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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