Strategies for overcoming supplier-related vulnerability
Abstract
The present economic and geopolitical situation is marked by a great deal of complexity and disruptions, and supply chain organisations are constantly striving to maintain performance for both the customer and the company, while dealing with an increasing number of challenges. Companies depend more and more on their suppliers, and continents are becoming increasingly interdependent. Consumption is rising, while pressure on costs and quality is also increasing. Due to an unprecedented number of disruptions, supply chain teams are seeking out-of-the-box ideas to limit the impact, develop resilience and be more anticipative, ultimately bringing more value to customers. In this paper, we have attempted to summarise our expertise acquired over the last few years in understanding the correlation between external vulnerabilities and internal points of failures, and to determine the most effective strategy for mitigating these risks. Through this work, we aim to provide answers to the following two questions: Which critical inputs are at risk from a supply point of view? Do we have a culture that explores risks and opportunities? This article is also included in The Business & Management Collection which can be accessed at https://hstalks. com/business/.
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Author's Biography
Daniel Enache manages Dacia-Renault Groupe’s spare parts logistics activities for Eastern and Central Europe. Daniel has been working in the Dacia-Renault Group for 22 years and has ten years of experience in IT domain as IT manager for Dacia-Renault-Nissan South and Eastern Europe Sales Division, and 12 years’ experience in the supply chain and automotive industry in high responsibility positions such as Plant Logistics Manager or Supply Chain Range Manager. Currently, he is managing a business to business (B2B) activity and leading a team of more than 500 people, mainly located in Romania, Hungary and Poland, covering all the logistics activities (supply, warehousing, transport, forecasting, support, etc). The primary Dacia spare parts warehouse in Romania supplies parts to 32 different countries across three continents. As a manager, he is highly change-driven, a good coach for his team members and has excellent business acumen skills. Searching the most innovative ways to improve product and services, optimising costs and processes and adding value for internal and external customers remain his priorities. Daniel graduated with an MBA in business administration from four prestigious schools in Paris, France (Collège des Ingénieurs, Sciences Po, École des Mines, École des Ponts et Chaussées).
Irina Diaconu is an experienced and result-oriented professional with a solid background in logistics, supply chain management and project leadership within the automotive industry. Irina excels in developing and implementing strategic plans to optimise manufacturing schedules and enhance customer logistics satisfaction. Irina currently holds the position of Head of Vehicle and Parts Logistics Scheduling Department. Skilled at working cross-functionally, leading and managing teams and projects to achieve organisational goals, she is also adept at defining and implementing strategic planning for manufacturing schedules in alignment with commercial demand and production constraints. She has demonstrated a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, logistics documentation and quality management practices. With a proven track record of driving performance improvements and successfully managing complex logistics projects, she is committed to lifelong learning and professional growth, with advanced academic qualifications including a PhD in Vehicle Engineering, and extensive experience in research and development.
Citation
Enache, Daniel and Diaconu, Irina (2025, September 1). Strategies for overcoming supplier-related vulnerability. In the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Procurement, Volume 8, Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.69554/MKKG9315.
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