Collaboration as a Tool of Supply Chain Risk Management

Abstract

In the present thesis research the question of how collaboration can be used for the purpose of supply chain risk management is studied. The research is built upon the general supply chain management and risk management theory with the focus on the field of supply chain risk management. The breakdown of corporate risk management process is presented along with the way collaboration can be integrated in it. A case study was conducted in order to show that collaboration can serve an effective tool for supply chain risks treatment. Main constraints and drivers affecting collaboration’s potential in dealing with supply chain risks are outlined and discussed.