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The performance impact of supply chain agility and supply chain adaptability: the moderation effect of product complexity

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posted on 2023-06-08, 21:06 authored by Dominik Eckstein, Matthias Goellner, Constantin Blome, Michael Henke
Even though research has suggested that supply chain agility and supply chain adaptability are distinct capabilities, little is known about their performance effects and about the contextual conditions under which they are effective. Based on a sample of 143 German firms, we empirically investigate the effects of supply chain agility and supply chain adaptability on cost performance and operational performance using hierarchical regression analysis. We ground our investigation in the dynamic capabilities view and contingency theory. We find that supply chain agility and supply chain adaptability positively affect both cost performance and operational performance. We further find evidence for a mediating role of supply chain agility in the links between supply chain adaptability and performance. Product complexity positively moderates the links between supply chain adaptability and cost performance, and supply chain adaptability and operational performance. The results contribute to the literature by offering a more nuanced understanding of the performance implications of supply chain agility and supply chain adaptability, thereby addressing the crucial question of why their benefits may or may not materialise under varying levels of product complexity.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

International Journal of Production Research

ISSN

0020-7543

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

10

Volume

53

Page range

3028-3046

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  • Business and Management Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2015-06-12

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