The Impact of Horizontal Collaborative Networks HCN over Collaborative Risk Management CRM in Supply Chains: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

This systematic literature review (SLR) explores the interrelation between Collaborative Risk Management (CRM) and Horizontal Collaborative Networks (HCN) within supply chain contexts. Using rigorous screening via the PRISMA protocol on 20,077 studies from Scopus, Web of Science, and Springer, the review refines the most pertinent literature on CRM, HCN, and supply chain management. The analysis highlights the Resource-Based View (RBV), Dynamic Capabilities View (DCV), and Supply Chain Dynamic Capabilities (SCDC) as central theoretical frameworks supporting CRM in collaborative networks. Building on this, the study proposes a conceptual framework integrating risk-sharing mechanisms, inter-organizational trust, and adaptive capabilities as essential enablers of supply chain resilience through horizontal collaboration. This framework advances understanding of collaborative risk management and offers practical guidance for designing robust inter-firm cooperation strategies. Ultimately, the SLR bridges theoretical knowledge and managerial practice, laying the foundation for future empirical studies to enhance risk governance in supply chain ecosystems.