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Analysis of factors affecting supply chains have been studied in the heavy industry sector. Determinants affecting the transformation of supply chains apply to each area of the business entity's operations. Starting from the closest surrounding of links in the supply chain, through social conditions, ending with the geopolitical situation of the world and globalization processes. The table described in the article presents the factors affecting supply chains. Social factors are extremely important in the global supply chain, because at different stages of the activity the supply chain can be serviced by extremely culturally different employees. The location of each element of the supply chain and its access to the communication infrastructure is another important issue. The operation of global supply chains depends not only on national legal and tax conditions, but also on international legal, tax and customs norms. The situation on global markets directly affects the functioning of supply chains. The supply chain is also transformed due to currency fluctuations and inflation. The pressure of international organizations on environmental protection is also becoming increasingly important in this area. Factors affecting economic entities in this article apply to enterprises operating in the heavy industry sector. The factors that were selected in the research were presented in the form of dependence graphs. This allowed for a thorough analysis of the links and impacts between factors and entities involved in the flow of goods in the heavy industry sector.

Keywords: supply chain, heavy industry sector, transformation of supply chains, Determinants affecting the transformation of supply chains

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