Project “IntegFSCM” is implemented within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021–2026 and is financed by European Union funds through the NextGenerationEU instrument.
The project investigates how the strategic integration of weather risk management contributes to building trust among stakeholders and enhancing the resilience of food supply chains. In the context of increasingly frequent extreme weather events and climate change, the aim is to develop a model that fosters long-term collaboration among stakeholders, trust, and mechanisms for managing weather-related risks in a way that transfers risk to actors outside the supply chain (e.g., weather derivatives, index-based insurance). The project involves analyzing existing weather risk management strategies in food supply chains at both national and international levels, examining stakeholder perceptions, and exploring the role of trust in crisis situations caused by weather conditions. The study’s hypothesis is that integrating weather risk management into food supply chain management at a strategic level contributes to strengthening trust among stakeholders, thereby enhancing the resilience of the entire supply chain. Using a mixed-methods approach (literature review, interviews, and surveys), the project develops an innovative strategic framework that integrates weather risk management with coordination mechanisms in food supply chains to strengthen trust and overall supply chain resilience. The project aligns with research priorities on enhancing economic resilience to climate risks. The expected outcomes of the project are long-term effects on increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of the food sector in Croatia, as well as contributing to the Faculty’s scientific excellence through the development of knowledge in supply chain management.
The project is aligned with the objectives of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021–2026 and contributes to green transition, sustainability, and long-term stability of the food system.
The project complies with the “Do No Significant Harm” (DNSH) principle and is implemented in accordance with relevant national and European environmental legislation.
To examine how the integration of weather risk management into the strategic management of food supply chains contributes to enhancing resilience and trust among supply chain stakeholders.
To analyze existing weather risk management practices in food supply chains
To investigate stakeholders’ perceptions and approaches to dealing with weather-related risks
To examine the role of trust and collaboration in enhancing supply chain resilience
To develop an integrated strategic model for weather risk management
To contribute to scientific literature and practice in the field of supply chain management
The project is based on a mixed research approach, which allows for a comprehensive understanding of the complex phenomenon of weather risk in food supply chains.
The research is conducted in several phases:
Literature review – analysis of existing scientific knowledge and theoretical models
Qualitative research – in-depth interviews with key stakeholders in the food supply chain
Quantitative research – data collection and analysis through surveys
Statistical data processing – application of advanced statistical methods and models
Development of a strategic model – integration of results into an applicable conceptual framework
