Global disruptions and supply chain vulnerabilities: a critical analysis of strategic resilience

This thesis aims to analyze the impact of global disruptions, in particular the recent war in the Red Sea, on the dynamics of supply from the Asian continent and on warehouse stock management strategies. The analysis focuses on a specific business case, using real data to examine how the change in sea routes, with the circumnavigation of Africa and the by-passing of the Suez Canal, has affected costs, delivery times and logistics operations. The importance of the concept of supply chain resilience in the context of global disruptions is emphasized, underlining the relevaance of good risk management strategies. In addition, the thesis examines nearshoring as an alternative solution to reduce exposure to such disruptions and improve supply chain responsiveness. The final objective is therefore to provide practical ideas for companies, with the aim of limiting the impact of unforeseen events, optimizing logistics operations in an increasingly uncertain global context.