Who cares? Supply chain managers’ perceptions regarding cyber supply chain risk management in the digital transformation era

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the perceptions supply chain managers regarding elements that make up cyber risk management (CSCRM) and related level alignment, understand how organizations can deploy a CSCRM strategy goes beyond technical, internal functioning single companies moves dyad, create better alignment ultimately lead improved resilience. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory survey in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry involving over 100 Italy was conducted. Results were analysed through one-way analysis variance, appraise differences various actors FMCG (Manufacturers, Logistics Service Providers, Retailers). Findings While certain degree across exists, study found Providers play crucial role as orchestrators process towards more “supply chain-oriented” response threats events. research also highlights necessity see people key for improving resilience chain. Research limitations/implications Through vertical chain, extends existing theory on CSCRM, which contains isolated case studies. It contributes extending current with proposal paradigm process. combines different classifications initiatives embraces theories external literature. Practical implications empirical analysis, helps practitioners streamlining design security strategies actions span alignment. This could mean coordination efforts targeted/accurate investments initiatives. invites ponder perceived relevance human factor source importance countermeasures aimed at mitigating events stemming from source. Originality/value By focusing an entire one first studies dyad. Its originality lies its use investigations along pillars mitigation original perspective allows discovering driving outcomes