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Record Nr.

UNINA9911061734203321

Autore

Mayer Michael

Titolo

Spanning Organisational and Geographical Boundaries : Understanding Supply Chain Risk Management in Hidden Champions / / by Michael Mayer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Wiesbaden : , : Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden : , : Imprint : Springer Gabler, , 2026

ISBN

3-658-50453-6

Edizione

[1st ed. 2026.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (166 pages)

Collana

Business and Economics (German Language) Series

Disciplina

658.7

Soggetti

Business logistics

Industrial management

Industries

Supply Chain Management

Industrial Management

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Disruptive events challenge Hidden Champions’ global Supply Chains -- Review of Extant Literature in the Constituting Research Elements -- Theoretical Framework of this Research -- Research Methodology -- Managing Risks in the Hidden Champions' Supply Chains -- Supply Chain Risk Management – A cooperative Approach -- Conclusion and Recommendations for Future Work -- References.

Sommario/riassunto

Hidden Champions are small and medium-sized family businesses that significantly contribute to employment and economic output. Despite facing shortages of skilled labour, they demonstrate strong resilience to disruptions. Predominantly located in the German-speaking regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, they lead the mechanical engineering sector. Globalisation is crucial for their growth, but complex international supply chains - challenged recently by COVID-19 - are vulnerable to disruptions. To enhance resilience, these companies rely on cooperative Risk Management with their often smaller Supply Chain Partners. Interorganisational training fosters common values, shared standards and improved communication, helping to manage



risks effectively. This study, based on interviews with senior managers, uniquely highlights the importance of Hidden Champions understanding and enhancing their supply chain risk management practices in a cooperative way, strengthening the supply chain against future challenges. About the author Michael Mayer is a university lecturer in Supply Chain and Operations Management in the Department of Economics at FH Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, Austria.