Analyzing Resilient Supply Chains During the Pandemic in India

This chapter explores how complex supply chains in India demonstrated resilience during the lockdown period from March to August 2020. It discusses the importance of maintaining relationships with key suppliers, strategic shifts in orders to navigate disruptions, and the role of supplier characteristics like technology and adaptability in enhancing resilience. The chapter also highlights the significance of learning from supply chain shocks, separating demand-side issues from supply chain disruptions, and making strategic investments in buyer-supplier relationships for long-term resilience.