Resilience Decoded: The Role of Firms, Global Value Chains, and the State in COVID-19 Medical Supplies

Gary Gereffi, Pavida Pananond, Torben Pedersen

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Abstract

This article examines the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on resilience. Resilience is not a one-dimensional concept but has different meanings at the levels of the firm (operational efficiency), the global value chain (appropriate governance), and the nation-state (national security). It illustrates resilience dynamics through lessons from case studies of four medical supply products—rubber gloves, face masks, ventilators, and vaccines. It explores how each adjusted to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and presents key strategies that can guide managers and policymakers in building resilience for future supply chain disruptions.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftCalifornia Management Review
Vol/bind64
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)46-70
Antal sider25
ISSN0008-1256
DOI
StatusUdgivet - feb. 2022
Udgivet eksterntJa

Emneord

  • Globalization
  • Value chains
  • Global supply chain
  • Collaboration
  • Globalization effects
  • COVID-19

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