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Qualitative study reveals operational challenges and strategies for multinational enterprises in Sri Lanka, suggesting pathways to resilience.
Amidst the economic crisis experienced by Sri Lanka during 2022, the resilience of multinational enterprises (MNEs) within their supply chains was severely tested. This paper explores how MNEs operating in Sri Lanka responded to the crisis to generate actionable managerial insights. Drawing on interviews with supply chain managers from three MNE subsidiaries, the study identifies key operational and financial challenges and proposes ten strategies ranging from hybrid procurement models to closer collaboration with banking partners. Integrating interview findings with relevant literature, the paper develops the PAST model, illustrating how MNEs progress from Panic to Thrive in building long-term supply chain resilience.
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