Journal of Management Research and Review (JMRR)

Post-Pandemic Recovery and Future Trends in Supply Chains Management

Luga, Bonny Mbiglas, Otsyulah, Prof. Joseph Okumu

10 February 2026 · Vol. 2, Issue 2, pp. 54-58

DOI: 10.65150/EP-jmrr/V2E2/2026-02

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally disrupted global supply chains, exposing structural fragilities inherent in efficiency-driven, globally dispersed production networks. While a substantial body of post-pandemic research has emerged, empirical studies integrating recovery mechanisms with future-oriented supply chain capabilities remain limited. Drawing on resilience, viability, and socio-technical systems perspectives, this study investigates how digital transformation, sustainability practices, visibility, and industry context shape post-pandemic supply chain resilience and long-term viability. Using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, quantitative data from 378 supply chain professionals across six industries were analyzed using SPSS regression techniques, followed by 18 expert interviews. Results indicate that digital transformation significantly enhances resilience, visibility is the strongest accelerator of recovery speed, and sustainability practices positively influence long-term viability. Industry context further moderates’ recovery pathways, underscoring sector-specific vulnerabilities. By empirically operationalizing supply chain viability and linking recovery strategies with emerging future trends, this study advances supply chain theory and provides actionable guidance for designing future-ready supply networks.

Keywords: Post-pandemic Recovery, Supply Chain Resilience, Supply Chain Viability, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Visibility, Future-Trends

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Luga, Bonny Mbiglas, Otsyulah, & Prof. Joseph Okumu (2026). Post-Pandemic Recovery and Future Trends in Supply Chains Management. Journal of Management Research and Review, 2(2), 54-58. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jmrr/V2E2/2026-02

@article{Luga2026,
  title   = {Post-Pandemic Recovery and Future Trends in Supply Chains Management},
  author  = {Luga and Bonny Mbiglas and Otsyulah and Prof. Joseph Okumu},
  journal = {Journal of Management Research and Review},
  year    = {2026},
  volume  = {2},
  number  = {2},
  pages   = {54-58},
  doi     = {10.65150/EP-jmrr/V2E2/2026-02},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jmrr/V2E2/2026-02}
}

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