Purpose

This paper investigates how companies become resilient to supply chain (SC) piracy through using transactional and relational governance mechanisms to develop strategies effective in environments characterized by weak regulative institutions and mistrust.

Design/methodology/approach

This study developed case studies of nine large manufacturers with operations in Brazil.

Findings

The companies employed transactional and relational governance mechanisms to learn from past incidents, anticipate, and respond to the threat of SC piracy, becoming more resilient over time. Transactional governance mechanisms reduced risk triggers through technology, while relational governance mechanisms enhanced trust between SC and non-SC members, allowing the members to build social capital.

Practical implications

The authors provide practical guidance for managers and policymakers in developing risk management strategies based on technology and collaboration to reduce SC piracy in environments characterized by mistrust.

Social implications

SC piracy is a serious problem for global operations and SCs in many low-cost manufacturing locations. Besides the cost and service level consequences, the authors also highlight worker safety consequences, including the potential for kidnapping, psychological trauma, injuries, and death.

Originality/value

This study focuses on the little-researched topic of SC piracy. The authors examine the negative effects of a weak institutional environment, while most prior research focuses on the positive effects of a strong institutional environment. The authors position transactional and relational governance mechanisms as essential elements of SC risk resilience.

中文翻译：

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在不信任的环境中实现风险抵御能力：实物商品的供应链盗版

目的

本文研究了企业如何通过使用交易和关系治理机制来制定在监管机构薄弱和不信任的环境中有效的战略，从而提高对供应链（SC）盗版的抵御能力。

设计/方法论/途径

这项研究对在巴西开展业务的九家大型制造商进行了案例研究。

发现

这些公司采用交易和关系治理机制来从过去的事件中学习、预测和应对 SC 盗版的威胁，并随着时间的推移变得更具弹性。交易型治理机制通过技术降低了风险触发因素，而关系型治理机制增强了SC与非SC成员之间的信任，使成员能够建立社会资本。

实际影响

作者为管理者和政策制定者提供了实用指导，帮助他们制定基于技术和协作的风险管理策略，以减少在不信任的环境中的 SC 盗版行为。

社会影响

SC 盗版对于全球运营和许多低成本制造地点的 SC 来说是一个严重问题。除了成本和服务水平的影响之外，作者还强调了工人安全的后果，包括绑架、心理创伤、伤害和死亡的可能性。

原创性/价值

本研究重点关注 SC 盗版这一鲜有研究的主题。作者研究了薄弱的制度环境的负面影响，而大多数先前的研究都集中在强大的制度环境的积极影响上。作者将交易和关系治理机制视为供应链风险抵御能力的基本要素。