Effects of Supply Chain Dynamism on Supply Chain Performance: The Mediating Role of Supply Chain Integration

Abstract

The efficient supply chain management (SCM) is vital for securing competitive
advantage and improving organizational performance since competition is no longer
between organizations, but among supply chains. In the perspective of supply chain
dynamism (SCD), the suppliers, manufactures and retailers are facing major
problems regarding the performance for gaining or sustaining the
attractiveness. This research tested the relationships between supply chain
dynamism, supply chain integration and supply chain performance. Data for the study
was collected through survey from manufacturing industry (textile) and the
relationships were tested using dynamic capability theory. The findings of the study are
that the supply chain dynamism leads to enhanced supply chain performance with
mediation effect of supply chain integration (SCI). This study covers the manufacturing
industries of Pakistan. In future, research can be conducted on other industries like
pharmaceutical, service sector. Moreover, dimensions of supply chain integration
(internal integration, supplier integration, information integration, external
integration) separately as mediator can be further investigated.