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Unveiling Capability Structures for Resilient Supply Chains in Cruise Shipbuilding: A Hybrid DEMATEL-ISM-MICMAC Approach

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The cruise shipbuilding industry faces significant disruptions stemming from escalating trade frictions and regional conflicts which threaten its operational and economic sustainability. Enhancing supply chain resilience is thus crucial for sustainable development. This study identifies critical resilience factors and examines their interrelationships within growth-stage cruise shipbuilding supply chains. Fuzzy Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL), Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM), and Cross-Impact Matrix Multiplication Applied to Classification (MICMAC) analysis are integrated to explore causal linkages, hierarchical structures, and driver-dependence dynamics. The analysis reveals that customized demand responsiveness, learning organization, specialized industrial clusters, and inter-industry collaboration are fundamental causal drivers. In contrast, knowledge stock, risk culture, and final-assembly orchestration serve as critical mediators. Based on these findings, we propose distinct resource-contingent strategic pathways for managers. This study provides an actionable framework for building resilience, offering critical guidance for securing the sustainable development of the cruise shipbuilding industry amid uncertainty.

Source: Processes

DOI: 10.3390/pr14030569

Authors: Dandan Fan, Guanghua Fu, Yibo Shi

Institutions: Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai Maritime University

Language: English

Topic: Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896