Research on the Path to Enhance Supply Chain Resilience of SMEs in the Context of Digital Economy

Abstract

Against the backdrop of the global industrial chain characterized by "fragmentation" and "networking" and frequent emergencies, the issue of supply chain vulnerability among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has become prominent. Focusing on the context of the digital economy, this paper aims to explore the paths to enhance the supply chain resilience of SMEs. By adopting literature research, case analysis, and questionnaire survey methods, it sorts out relevant theories and analyzes the current status and challenges of SME supply chain resilience. The study finds that the digital economy can enhance SME supply chain resilience through three paths: building lightweight digital collaboration platforms, developing low-cost intelligent risk management tools, and leveraging the industrial internet ecosystem, with "lightweight" and "ecologicalization" as key features. Meanwhile, transformation must match the enterprises' own resource endowments. Finally, corresponding policy recommendations are put forward for the government, platform enterprises, and industry associations, and prospects for future research directions are provided.