Abstract Over the past few decades, disruptions in various supply chains due to risks and uncertainties have been a cause for concern for many businesses. The sources of these risks have been as a result of globalization, new business trends such as outsourcing, and technological advancements that have made competition stiffer than ever before. To address these issues, business scholars among other interested parties have in the recent past developed strategies that aim at mitigating risks along supply chains. Key among them is supply chain risk management (SCRM), a concept that improves efficiency, sustainability and reliability within a given supply chain. The main focus of this study shall be to evaluate this concept and its applications in today’s business environment. This shall be done by defining terms used in this area of study, reviewing credible literature on this topic and assessing the applicability of the concept through a case study. Introduction Today’s business environment is characterized by aggressive competition, rapid technological advancement and social challenges. All these factors have forced business entities to develop new and better means of tackling these uncertainties. However, due to globalization and increased demand for goods and services, both local and international firms face new and complex uncertainties in their efforts to capture a large share of the global market. As a result, various scholars and specialists have over the past few decades developed models and theories that best equip business entities with the necessary skills needed to handle risks affecting their supply chains. It is from such underpinnings that the concept of supply chain risk management (SCRM) was coined. Considering the numerous uncertainties present in today’s business environment, SCRM has provided business entities with an avenue through which risks can be effectively mitigated and managed. This paper shall setout to explore the concept of supply chain risk management (SCRM). This shall be done by reviewing relevant literature on the topic and critically analyzing case studies associated to this topic. An overview of the SCRM processes and operations utilized in the manufacturing industry shall be evaluated and discussed. Supply Chain Risk Management: Overview and Definition of Terms Supply Chain The success of any business greatly depends on its ability to supply its goods or services in a timely manner to consumers. As such, the supply chain used to achieve this aim should be effective, efficient and feasible if profitability is to be maintained. Cucchiella and Gastaldi (2006) define a supply chain as the stages followed by materials as they move from their original source to the end consumer. However, it should be noted that it is a complex process consisting of a number of retailers including but not limited to: wholesalers, transporters, storage services and suppliers among others. While the definition may appear simple, supply chain management is among the most challenging process in any business. This is attributed to internal and external risks that may actively disrupt this process. The figure below illustrates an emblematic suppl