The Impact of Supply Chain Security Orientation and Risk Management on Forwarder Performance

Abstract

This paper analyzes the effect of supply chain security orientation and risk management on the performance of forwarder by the increased potential risk on the supply chain after 9/11 terror, and provide policy implication to forwarders based on the analysis results. Hypotheses are suggested according to research analysis and multiple regression analysis from survey results. The main targets of survey is person who substantially perform the operation in the logistics field and also has deep understanding about International logistics process. This study suggests the influence of supply chain security orientation and risk management on the performance of forwarders. Also, this study analyzes the impact of the supply chain security orientation and supply chain risk management on performance through multiple regression analysis. However, there is also practical limitation such as data collected from limited targets, which must be expanded in the future research.