Unveiling Capability Structures for Resilient Supply Chains in Cruise Shipbuilding: A Hybrid DEMATEL-ISM-MICMAC Approach

The cruise shipbuilding industry faces significant disruptions stemming from escalating trade frictions and regional conflicts which threaten its operational and economic sustainability. Enhancing supply chain resilience is thus crucial for sustainable development. This study identifies critical resilience factors and examines their interrelationships within growth-stage cruise shipbuilding supply chains. Fuzzy Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL), Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM), and Cross-Impact Matrix Multiplication Applied to Classification (MICMAC) analysis are integrated to explore causal linkages, hierarchical structures, and driver-dependence dynamics. The analysis reveals that customized demand responsiveness, learning organization, specialized industrial clusters, and inter-industry collaboration are fundamental causal drivers. In contrast, knowledge stock, risk culture, and final-assembly orchestration serve as critical mediators. Based on these findings, we propose distinct resource-contingent strategic pathways for managers. This study provides an actionable framework for building resilience, offering critical guidance for securing the sustainable development of the cruise shipbuilding industry amid uncertainty.