MITIGATING SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE IN NIGERIA’S FOOD AND CONSUMER INDUSTRY

Abstract

This study examines how supply chain disruptions affect organizational resilience in Nigeria's agricultural
and consumer goods sector, focusing on three dimensions: supply chain orientation, risk management, and
resource configuration capabilities. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, and data were collected
from 10,688 employees across production, procurement, logistics, marketing, and warehousing
departments at Okomu Oil Plc and Presco Plc in Benin City. Using purposive sampling, 427 questionnaires
were distributed, and 390 valid responses were analyzed. Data analysis combined descriptive statistics
with inferential methods, including correlation, ANOVA, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM),
conducted using SPSS and AMOS. The findings indicate that supply chain orientation and risk management
significantly enhance capital resilience by improving integration, coordination, and proactive risk
mitigation. However, resource reconfiguration capabilities showed no significant impact, suggesting that
flexibility alone is insufficient without broader strategic alignment. The study recommends strengthening
supply chain collaboration, visibility, and redundancy to build resilience. Additionally, firms should invest
in robust risk management frameworks, including regular assessments and contingency planning, to
mitigate disruptions effectively. These insights highlight the importance of holistic supply chain strategies
in Nigeria's consumer goods sector, emphasizing proactive measures over reactive resource adjustments.
Future research could explore sector-specific resilience drivers and the role of external factors in shaping
organizational adaptability.