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Information technology and risk management in supply chains

Diana Fischer-Preßler (Department of Information Systems and Social Networks, University of Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany)
Kathrin Eismann (Department of Information Systems and Social Networks, University of Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany)
Rafael Pietrowski (Department of Information Systems and Information Management, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany)
Kai Fischbach (Department of Information Systems and Social Networks, University of Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany)
Detlef Schoder (Department of Information Systems and Information Management, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany)

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

ISSN: 0960-0035

Article publication date: 17 April 2020

Issue publication date: 9 June 2020

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper reviews and classifies research connecting supply chain risk management (SCRM) and information technology (IT) and derives a structured proposal for fruitful research directions.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors conducted a systematic literature review of the interplay of SCRM and IT, drawing from major journals in the relevant fields. These findings are enriched by experiences from a three-year international research project.

Findings

Current research focuses on the role of IT for risk reduction, rather than for risk identification, analysis and monitoring. While much research has investigated operational supply chain risk, fewer insights into disruption risk are available. There is little research on the role of IT in SCRM beyond its potential to enhance information sharing among supply chain partners. To address these gaps, the paper proposes a two-dimensional framework to categorize IT potential for SCRM according to the source and impact of disruption risk on physical supply chain flows, which suggests promising directions for future research.

Originality/value

The paper offers a systematic review to further our understanding of the relationship of SCRM and IT. In addition, it presents and discusses nine areas for further research aimed at mitigating the gaps identified at the intersection of SCRM and IT.

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Citation

Fischer-Preßler, D., Eismann, K., Pietrowski, R., Fischbach, K. and Schoder, D. (2020), "Information technology and risk management in supply chains", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 50 No. 2, pp. 233-254. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-04-2019-0119

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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