Moderating supply chain risk with integration : The key to long-term firm success

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings A business comes with risks; whatever a firm can do to mitigate those risks is essential for its long-term survival. As such, supply chain integration is a straightforward solution for operational risk. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.