Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand conflicts that emerge between managers of buying and supplying firms when a personal relationship (friendship, etc.) is present between them in the supply chain context. Design/methodology/approach: This research uses a case study methodology...

Purpose: This research aims to explore the potential impacts of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on sustainable supply chains. Design/methodology/approach: This study employs twenty qualitative interviews with supply chain managers located on the BRI lane from Asian countries. Findings:...

Purpose: This study explores the countermeasures taken by retailers to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on supply chain disruptions. Design/methodology/approach: This research uses a multiple case study approach and undertakes 36 semi-structured interviews with senior management of the four...

Purpose: This paper explores the potential opportunities and challenges that Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) may bring for resilient supply chains. Design/methodology/approach: This study employs multiple case study methodology by considering five south Asian countries. Overall, 36...