Innovative approaches to supply chain management under geopolitical risks

Abstract

In the global economy, marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, fragmentation of trade regimes, and the intensification of critical risks to cross-border infrastructure, ensuring the resilience of supply chains becomes a central determinant of strategic competitiveness for both states and businesses. In this context, the systemic analysis of the relationship between the level of innovation development and the efficiency of logistics networks is critical, as it defines the ability of economies to withstand external disruptive factors and maintain the uninterrupted functioning of critical flows. The purpose of this study is to substantiate the role of innovative technologies and strategic approaches in shaping resilient supply chains amid global risk dynamics and structural transformations in the international economy. The methodological foundation of the study is based on systemic and structural-logical approaches, the toolkit of risk-oriented strategic modelling, methods of comparative analysis and scenario forecasting, and analytical generalisation. The theoretical framework is supplemented with elements of situational analysis, the concept of antifragility, and approaches to assessing the adaptability of logistics systems under multidimensional geo-economic threats. The results demonstrate that countries with high innovation capacity exhibit greater logistical resilience, greater adaptive potential, and accelerated recovery of critical functions in crisis settings. Key mechanisms of building antifragile logistics systems are identified, including digital integration, multimodal routing, predictive analytics, Internet of Things technologies, blockchain, autonomous logistics platforms, and digital twins. The study substantiates a shift toward risk-oriented management models that combine systemic diversification, technological flexibility, and international institutional coordination. It is concluded that supply chain modernisation must extend beyond infrastructure upgrades and integrate digital technologies, autonomous logistics solutions, data protection architectures, and scenario-based planning to ensure long-term resilience and economic stability in a turbulent global environment.