Análise dos impactos das mudanças climáticas nas cadeias de suprimentos

Abstract

With the advancement of globalization and in order to meet market demands, industries rely on the supply of goods through international trade operations that connect the four continents. These operations are carried out through different modes of transportation and, as a result, face several logistical challenges throughout the end-to-end journey - one of the most increasingly relevant being climate-related risks. In this context, resilience in the supply chain becomes essential to balance supply and demand in light of the impacts caused by climate events. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the perceptions of foreign trade and logistics professionals regarding extreme climate events, their impacts on supply chains, and the development of resilience capacity. The analysis was conducted using a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods at exploratory and descriptive levels, respectively, through case study and survey strategies. Based on the data collected and its corresponding analysis, the results revealed several challenges and difficulties faced by professionals in the field. However, no significant progress was identified in terms of monitoring, adaptation, or mitigation practices, indicating gaps in organizational development toward resilience, as well as opportunities for further studies related to the impacts of climate change on supply chains. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]