Janice Kemigisha Mzungu2024-10-162024-10-162024-09-06https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/1886Undergraduate researchThis paper researches the effects of logistics disruption on product availability, as well as how firms can improve organizational resilience through their responses. As natural disasters, geopolitical instability, technological failures and exogenous economic downturn increasingly disrupt the global markets with growing frequency; supply chains are at greater risk than ever before. This research interprets both the impact of various disruptions on product availability and inventory management measures, as well as how demand-side determinants such market footprint performance influence resilience via SCM risk-mitigation practices. During the study, a model of mixed-method design was adopted whereby quantitative data from survey and industry reports will be included with qualitative insights obtained through case studies and interviews with supply chain professionals. Conclusions are relevant along contingency planning; risk management frameworks and strategic inventory mgmt. Researchers also highlight those technological adoptions like real-time monitoring and predictive analytics are necessary to enhance visibility of supply chains for better decision-making. Collaboration with supply chain partners and information sharing get to be vital components for forging more adaptable systems. Based on these parameters, the research suggests that businesses can address disruptions by establishing more proactive (rather than reactive) and flexible strategies such as increasing supplier diversification; risk sharing agreements with suppliers or downstream customers; adapting advanced technologies within their operations. By adopting these strategies companies can improve supply chain efficiency, product availability and optimization of financial performance while catering to the requirements of customers. This research adds to the growing body of understanding to enable effective risk management in a turbulent global environment by providing critical guidance for Industry on how best their supply chain Risk Management practices can be undertaken.enThesis