Tse, Ying Kei ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6174-0326, Zhang, Minhao, Akhtar, Pervaiz and MacBryde, Jill 2016. Embracing supply chain agility: an investigation in the electronics industry. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 21 (1) , pp. 140-156. 10.1108/SCM-06-2015-0237 |
Abstract
Purpose This paper aims to identify the antecedents of firm’s supply chain agility (SC agility) and how SC agility impacts on firm’s performance. Design/methodology/approach Based on a comprehensive literature review, a conceptual model was proposed, in which the interrelated hypotheses were tested by structural equation modelling methodology using a dataset collected from 266 Chinese electronics firms. Findings Initially, it was found that SC integration and external learning positively influenced SC agility. Second, the results indicated that firm’s performance is positively impacted by SC agility. Moreover, SC agility also fully mediated the effect of SC integration on firm’s performance and the effect of external learning on firm’s performance. Research limitations/implications The generalizability of this research sample might be the major limitation of this study. Therefore, future research can adopt other industry sectors samples, such as automobile manufacturing, or other country samples to validate the research model. Practical implications This research outlines strategies for better preparedness to achieve SCs to be agile which is a core competency of electronic firms in emerging market. Findings reveal that the external coordination practices – external learning and SC integration – are important factors of SC agility. In addition, the findings contribute to understanding the important role of SC agility in improving firm’s performance. Originality/value This research examines the impact of two antecedents (i.e. SC integration and external learning) on SC agility and is the first empirical research to analyze the mediation effect of SC agility on the relationship between SC integration and firm performance and the relationship between external learning and firm performance.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Published Online |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Business (Including Economics) |
Publisher: | Emerald |
ISSN: | 1359-8546 |
Last Modified: | 07 Nov 2022 09:59 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/130794 |
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