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Sourcing Risk in Supply Chains: A Systematic Literature Review

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  • Hameem Bin Hameed

    (School of Industrial Engineering, University Carlo Cattaneo, 21053 Castellanza, Italy)

  • Fernanda Strozzi

    (School of Industrial Engineering, University Carlo Cattaneo, 21053 Castellanza, Italy)

  • Gloria Puliga

    (School of Industrial Engineering, University Carlo Cattaneo, 21053 Castellanza, Italy)

  • Giulia Verdoliva

    (Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy)

  • Andrea Fronzetti Colladon

    (Department of Civil, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technologies Engineering, Roma Tre University, 00146 Rome, Italy)

  • Syed Muhammad Abbas

    (School of Industrial Engineering, University Carlo Cattaneo, 21053 Castellanza, Italy)

Abstract

Background : This study explores sourcing risk in supply chains by identifying key risk categories, trends, and management strategies. It responds to increased vulnerabilities exposed by recent global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts. Methods : The research applies a Systematic Literature Network Analyses (SLNA) combined with textual analysis to examine 687 peer-reviewed publications over the past three decades using the PRISMA protocol. Citation network analysis, keyword co-occurrence mapping, and main path analysis were conducted to map intellectual developments. Additionally, textual analysis using the Semantic Brand Score (SBS) approach revealed thematic relevance, novelty, and impact. Results : A shift exists from foundational supplier optimization models to resilience-building/strengthening, ethical sourcing, and technology-enabled strategies. Responsible sourcing and modern slavery were found to be the most innovative and underexplored areas. Research on sector-specific challenges, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, remains limited. Conclusions : Sourcing risk has become a systemic challenge requiring resilience, ethics, and data-driven coordination across supply networks.

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  • Hameem Bin Hameed & Fernanda Strozzi & Gloria Puliga & Giulia Verdoliva & Andrea Fronzetti Colladon & Syed Muhammad Abbas, 2026. "Sourcing Risk in Supply Chains: A Systematic Literature Review," Logistics, MDPI, vol. 10(4), pages 1-34, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlogis:v:10:y:2026:i:4:p:88-:d:1918937
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