Research on the evaluation of supply chain toughness and improvement path of cross-border e-commerce business: based on the integration perspective of multi-source supply, digital technology and policy synergy

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Research on the evaluation of supply chain toughness and improvement path of cross-border e-commerce business: based on the integration perspective of multi-source supply, digital technology and policy synergy

Jiayu Du 1*
  • 1 Communication University of China (No. 1, Dingfuzhuang East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China)    
  • *corresponding author duojiaoyu@cuc.edu.cn
Published on 26 June 2025 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2977-5701/2025.23873
JAEPS Vol.18 Issue 5
ISSN (Print): 2977-571X
ISSN (Online): 2977-5701

Abstract

With the deepening of globalization and digital economy, cross-border e-commerce has become an important pillar of international trade, but its supply chain faces many challenges such as logistics fluctuation, policy uncertainty and demand fluctuation. This paper aims to construct a supply chain resilience evaluation system for cross-border e-commerce enterprises and propose an effective enhancement path. Through a combination of literature review and case study analysis, the article constructs a resilience evaluation framework from four dimensions and verifies the validity of the indicators by combining the operational data of cross-border e-commerce head enterprises. The study finds that multi-sourcing supply network, digital technology empowerment and policy compliance synergy are the core paths to enhance supply chain resilience; digitalization and localization strategies can significantly enhance supply chain risk resistance, and proactive compliance rules can help transform policy risks into competitive advantages. This study provides theoretical support and practical guidance for cross-border e-commerce enterprises to cope with global market uncertainty.

Keywords:

cross-border e-commerce, supply chain resilience, multi-sourcing supply, digital technology, policy synergy

Du,J. (2025). Research on the evaluation of supply chain toughness and improvement path of cross-border e-commerce business: based on the integration perspective of multi-source supply, digital technology and policy synergy. Journal of Applied Economics and Policy Studies,18(5),12-18.
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References

[1]. Li, Y. X., Xu, C., & Zhu, P. (2023). Analysis of the Development Environment and Trend of Cross - Border E - commerce in China. Proceedings of Business and Economic Studies, 6(6), 30-38.

[2]. Zeng, J. (2024). Research on the Influencing Factors of Supply Chain Resilience in China's Cross-border E-commerce. Research on Business Economics, 2024(11), 26-29.

[3]. Cheng, J. H., & Zhang, J. (2020). Is tourism development a catalyst of economic recovery following natural disaster? Current Issues in Tourism, 23(20), 2602–2623.

[4]. Qi, X., Qin, W., & Lin, B. (2024). Case study on synergistic development strategy of cross-border e-commerce and logistics: An empirically model estimation. PLoS ONE, 19(6), e0304393.

[5]. He, Y., Wang, Z., Liu, S., & Du, X. (2024). Construction and implementation of cross-border e-commerce supply chain system under the background of green and low-carbon. Journal of Internet and Digital Economics, 4(1), 1-11.

[6]. Liu, Z., & Li, Z. (2020). A blockchain-based framework of cross-border e-commerce supply chain. International Journal of Information Management, 52, 102059.

[7]. Zhou, F., & Liu, Y. (2022). Blockchain-Enabled Cross-Border E-Commerce Supply Chain Management: A Bibliometric Systematic Review. Sustainability, 14(23), 15918.

[8]. Zhou, L., Wang, J., Li, F., Xu, Y., Zhao, J., & Su, J. (2022). Risk Aversion of B2C Cross-Border e-Commerce Supply Chain. Sustainability, 14(13), 8088.

[9]. Blackhurst, J., Craighead, C. W., Elkins, D., & Handfield, R. B. (2005). An empirically derived agenda of critical research issues for managing supply-chain disruptions. International Journal of Production Research, 43(19), 4067-4081.

[10]. Bakshi, N., & Kleindorfer, P. (2009). Co-opetition and investment for supply-chain resilience. Production and Operations Management, 18(6), 583-603.

[11]. Deng, F., Rao, F., & Ni, M. J. (2024). Impact of cross-border e-commerce reform on firms' supply chain resilience - a quasi-natural experiment from a comprehensive cross-border e-commerce pilot zone. Journal of Liaoning University (Philosophy and Social Science Edition), 52(5), 49-17.

[12]. Li, Y. (2024). Bilateral Free Trade Agreements and Supply Chain Resilience of Cross-border E-commerce Firms - The Moderating Role of Supply Chain Redundancy. Research in Business Economics, 2024(17), 143-146.

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Du,J. (2025). Research on the evaluation of supply chain toughness and improvement path of cross-border e-commerce business: based on the integration perspective of multi-source supply, digital technology and policy synergy. Journal of Applied Economics and Policy Studies,18(5),12-18.

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References

[1]. Li, Y. X., Xu, C., & Zhu, P. (2023). Analysis of the Development Environment and Trend of Cross - Border E - commerce in China. Proceedings of Business and Economic Studies, 6(6), 30-38.

[2]. Zeng, J. (2024). Research on the Influencing Factors of Supply Chain Resilience in China's Cross-border E-commerce. Research on Business Economics, 2024(11), 26-29.

[3]. Cheng, J. H., & Zhang, J. (2020). Is tourism development a catalyst of economic recovery following natural disaster? Current Issues in Tourism, 23(20), 2602–2623.

[4]. Qi, X., Qin, W., & Lin, B. (2024). Case study on synergistic development strategy of cross-border e-commerce and logistics: An empirically model estimation. PLoS ONE, 19(6), e0304393.

[5]. He, Y., Wang, Z., Liu, S., & Du, X. (2024). Construction and implementation of cross-border e-commerce supply chain system under the background of green and low-carbon. Journal of Internet and Digital Economics, 4(1), 1-11.

[6]. Liu, Z., & Li, Z. (2020). A blockchain-based framework of cross-border e-commerce supply chain. International Journal of Information Management, 52, 102059.

[7]. Zhou, F., & Liu, Y. (2022). Blockchain-Enabled Cross-Border E-Commerce Supply Chain Management: A Bibliometric Systematic Review. Sustainability, 14(23), 15918.

[8]. Zhou, L., Wang, J., Li, F., Xu, Y., Zhao, J., & Su, J. (2022). Risk Aversion of B2C Cross-Border e-Commerce Supply Chain. Sustainability, 14(13), 8088.

[9]. Blackhurst, J., Craighead, C. W., Elkins, D., & Handfield, R. B. (2005). An empirically derived agenda of critical research issues for managing supply-chain disruptions. International Journal of Production Research, 43(19), 4067-4081.

[10]. Bakshi, N., & Kleindorfer, P. (2009). Co-opetition and investment for supply-chain resilience. Production and Operations Management, 18(6), 583-603.

[11]. Deng, F., Rao, F., & Ni, M. J. (2024). Impact of cross-border e-commerce reform on firms' supply chain resilience - a quasi-natural experiment from a comprehensive cross-border e-commerce pilot zone. Journal of Liaoning University (Philosophy and Social Science Edition), 52(5), 49-17.

[12]. Li, Y. (2024). Bilateral Free Trade Agreements and Supply Chain Resilience of Cross-border E-commerce Firms - The Moderating Role of Supply Chain Redundancy. Research in Business Economics, 2024(17), 143-146.

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