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Stable Supply Chain in Terms of Geopolitical Risks Cover
Open Access
|May 2026

Abstract

A stable supply chain is the key to the success of every company, especially in the context of current challenges such as globalization and geopolitical instability. This paper addresses the issue of supply chain stability and management (SCM) through an analysis of domestic and foreign literary sources, utilizing systems theory to examine the interconnectedness of supply network elements. The study identifies critical pressures including capacity constraints, skilled worker shortages, and climate change impacts. It emphasizes the necessity of sustainability, presenting the “9R” closed-loop supply system as a vital model for minimizing waste and resource inputs while maintaining economic value. Furthermore, the results highlight the increasing role of digitalization and artificial intelligence in ensuring comprehensive visibility and forecasting. The research concludes that logistics must evolve from a cost-optimized operation into a strategic tool for risk management. To ensure future stability and resilience, companies must focus on supplier diversification, invest in automation, and integrate cyber resilience into their organizational culture.

Language: English
Page range: 46 - 55
Submitted on: Jan 15, 2026
Accepted on: May 5, 2026
Published on: May 29, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2026 Kateřina Tůmová, Dominik Orlovský, David Melas, published by Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.