Subcontracting Risk Approaches in Portugal’s Moulds and Plastics SME Landscape

Autores

  • Carolina Marques Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa - DINÂMIA’CET-IUL
  • Florinda Matos Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa - DINÂMIA’CET-IUL

Palavras-chave:

Enterprise Risk Management, Subcontracting, Moulds and Plastics Industry, Risk Mitigation, Business Ethics, Power Interactions

Resumo

The Portuguese Moulds and Plastics industry is prominent in the national landscape, ranking as the third largest exporting sector in Europe and the eighth largest globally, and having most of its output destined for export markets. In the case at hand, characterised by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) dominated by large businesses, problems emerge in subcontracting. This research aims to identify the risks and their mitigation strategies associated with subcontracting in SMEs within the industry. Using a qualitative case study approach, supported by Atlas.ti qualitative data analysis software and semi-structured interviews with experienced executives in the sector, the study categorises recurring subcontracting risks, namely geopolitical, economic, operational and legal, endured by SMEs, along with the mitigation strategies to address these challenges. The findings reveal Enterprise Risk Management’s (ERM) inadequate implementation at the national level, which is reflected in insufficient risk reporting and a lack of literature. The study underlines the need for a comprehensive and integrated ERM approach tailored to the specific needs of the Portuguese Moulds and Plastics sector.

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Publicado

2025-12-05

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Marques, C. ., & Matos, F. (2025). Subcontracting Risk Approaches in Portugal’s Moulds and Plastics SME Landscape. Anais Do Congresso Internacional De Conhecimento E Inovação – Ciki, 1(1). Recuperado de https://proceeding.ciki.ufsc.br/index.php/ciki/article/view/1758

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