RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEERING IN THE ERA OF DISRUPTION: AN APPRAISAL

In the era of unprecedented disruptions, resilient supply chain engineering has emerged as a critical domain for ensuring sustainability, adaptability, and operational continuity. This research explores the integration of resilience strategies and sustainability practices within supply chain management, emphasizing their importance in mitigating the impacts of global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. Key themes include climate-adaptive supply chains, ethical practices, and digital transformation through technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain. The paper highlights the role of renewable energy, advanced analytics, and innovative frameworks in building supply chains capable of withstanding volatility while aligning with sustainability goals. By analysing case studies of industry leaders like Amazon and Unilever, it underscores the effectiveness of real-time monitoring systems, risk mitigation strategies, and ethical sourcing in enhancing resilience. Challenges such as technology adoption barriers for SMEs and the integration of legacy systems are addressed, offering future research directions that include AI-driven resilience models and sustainable blockchain practices. This study contributes to the evolving field of resilient supply chain engineering by proposing actionable insights for fostering stability, adaptability, and sustainability in a rapidly changing global landscape.