PROMOTING SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATION THROUGH SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA

Author: Silva Opuala-Charles

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the role of supply chain resilience and risk management in fostering supply chain innovation for manufacturing firms in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. The research employs a purposive sampling method, focusing on 15 manufacturing firms with at least 50 employees each. Key variables include supply chain disruptions (security threats, infrastructure deficits, and energy crises), innovation levels (technology adoption), and resilience strategies (supplier diversification, flexibility, and redundancy). The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach with non-parametric correlation analysis (Spearman’s rho) to assess relationships between internal information sharing, adaptive capacity, and stakeholder collaboration. Findings reveal that firms investing in resilience and risk management strategies demonstrate improved supply chain adaptability and risk mitigation. Recommendations emphasise the adoption of digital tools, such as predictive analytics, to enhance resilience and foster innovation in high-risk environments.

Keywords:  supply chain resilience, risk management, innovation, Niger Delta, Manufacturing.

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