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Traditional and Innovative Managerial Adaptations in Dairy Supply Chains During COVID-19: A Comprehensive Review

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  • Fachri Rizky Sitompul

    (Doctoral School of Economic and Regional Sciences, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Páter Károly u. 1, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary)

  • Csaba Borbély

    (Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Páter Károly u. 1, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary)

Abstract

Background : The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global dairy supply chains and threatened business continuity from farms to retail outlets. There is limited understanding of how operational-level managerial decisions supported resilience in this perishable sector. Methods : This study applies a systematic literature review based on PRISMA 2020 guidelines. It analyses 21 peer-reviewed studies published between 2019 and 2025 across 19 countries. Results : The findings identify 8 primary supply chain challenges. Adaptive responses are classified into traditional and innovative managerial adaptations. Traditional adaptations rely on established practices such as production adjustments, cross-training, and product reallocation to stabilise short-term performance. Innovative adaptations involve structural and analytical approaches such as network optimisation, digital coordination, and scenario planning to support long-term resilience. The results also reveal differences between developed and developing economies. Conclusions : Resilient dairy supply chains require both operational continuity and structural innovation. This study proposes a sector-specific classification of managerial adaptations and highlights directions for future research.

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  • Fachri Rizky Sitompul & Csaba Borbély, 2026. "Traditional and Innovative Managerial Adaptations in Dairy Supply Chains During COVID-19: A Comprehensive Review," Logistics, MDPI, vol. 10(3), pages 1-23, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlogis:v:10:y:2026:i:3:p:58-:d:1882617
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