Effect of Sustainable Supplier Relationship Management on Supply Chain Resilience among Manufacturing Firms in Japan

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of sustainable supplier relationship management on supply chain resilience among manufacturing firms. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low-cost advantage as compared to field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: The reviewed literature established that Sustainable Supplier Relationship Management positively influences Supply Chain Resilience by enhancing supplier collaboration, trust, supplier development, and information sharing, enabling manufacturing firms to respond effectively to supply chain disruptions. The studies further revealed that strong supplier relationships improve flexibility, operational continuity, risk management, and recovery from disruptions. However, conceptual, contextual, and geographical gaps remain, highlighting the need for further research on the effect of sustainable supplier relationship management on supply chain resilience among manufacturing firms. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Dynamic capabilities theory, resource-based view & social exchange theory may be used to anchor future studies on analyze the effect of sustainable supplier relationship management on supply chain resilience among manufacturing firms. Organizations should invest in supplier development programs, supplier performance evaluation systems, joint innovation initiatives, and real-time information-sharing platforms to strengthen collaboration across the supply chain. Governments and regulatory agencies should formulate policies that encourage sustainable supplier relationship management practices across the manufacturing sector.