Alternative paths to supply chain resilience: a contextualised processual analysis of SMEs and large enterprises facing external shocks and geopolitical tensions
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© 2026 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which permits non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, and is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way.
Supply chain resilience (SCR) is a critical yet bespoke capability. It depends on contextual factors and organizational practices. Grounded in structural contingency theory, this study examines how SMEs and large enterprises respond to supply chain disruptions, focusing on differences and similarities in their resilience mechanisms. Using an inductive, processual qualitative approach, we conducted 22 in-depth interviews in 15 Qatari firms nationwide, across diverse industries, complemented by a focus group, observations, and secondary sources. Findings show that SMEs and large firms follow different response paths to disruptions triggered by external shocks and geopolitical tensions. While both adopt shared strategies to strengthen resilience, differences in structure and capabilities drive divergence. We also identify distinctive processes that help firms manage cascading effects from multiple disruptions. Situated in Qatar’s unique geopolitical context, the study informs tailoring SCR strategies by firm size and emphasizes adopting processual, context-sensitive approaches in an increasingly volatile global environment.
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1366-5871
0953-7287
0953-7287
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Production planning and control
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A1 Alkuperäisartikkeli tieteellisessä aikakauslehdessä (vertaisarvioitu)