Author:
Arnav Garg (0210331025073)
Nitin Raj (021331025273)
Yash Jain (0210331025521)
Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented disruptions across global supply chains. Even in the post-COVID phase, industries continue to face challenges such as demand-supply imbalance, transportation delays, supplier unreliability, and rising logistics costs. This study examines how post-COVID supply chain disruptions have impacted operational efficiency, cost structures, and overall business performance.
Objective
To analyze the impact of post-COVID supply chain disruptions on operational efficiency, cost, and reliability from the perspective of respondents.
Data Collection
Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire based on a 5-point Likert scale. Responses were coded as 5 for Strongly Agree, 4 for Agree, 3 for Neutral, 2 for Disagree, and 1 for Strongly Disagree. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-test analysis.
Statistical Summary
|
Particulars |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Q5 |
|
Mean |
3.94 |
3.83 |
3.69 |
3.34 |
4.38 |
|
Standard Deviation |
0.98 |
0.93 |
0.80 |
0.84 |
0.83 |
|
Standard Error |
0.12 |
0.11 |
0.10 |
0.10 |
0.10 |
|
T-Statistics |
8.08 |
7.56 |
7.24 |
3.37 |
13.94 |
Interpretation
The t-statistics for all questions are greater than ±1.96, indicating that respondents significantly agree that post-COVID supply chain disruptions have adversely impacted supply reliability, costs, delivery timelines, and overall operational performance.
Conclusion
The findings clearly indicate that post-COVID supply chain disruptions continue to pose significant operational challenges. Businesses must focus on building resilient supply chains through supplier diversification, digital integration, and improved risk management strategies to mitigate future disruptions.