Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2023.4.016
A. Al-Radaideh, D. Almajali, Omar Mohammad Ali, K. Alsmadi, Hassan Al-Wahshat, Fawzieh Masa'd
This study aims to model the relationship between business intelligence (BI), supply chain integration (SCI), and firm performance in Jordanian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using structural equation modeling (SEM). The study utilizes a sample of 400 SMEs from different sectors in Jordan to investigate the hypothesized relationships between the constructs. The results show that BI positively influences SCI and firm performance in Jordanian SMEs. Moreover, SCI was found to mediate the relationship between BI and firm performance. The study also found that the impact of BI on firm performance is fully mediated by SCI, suggesting that SCI plays a crucial role in enhancing firm performance in the context of Jordanian SMEs. The study makes several significant contributions to the literature on supply chain management and business intelligence in the context of SMEs. First, it provides empirical evidence of the positive impact of BI on SCI and firm performance. Second, it sheds light on the mediating role of SCI in the relationship between BI and firm performance. Third, the study contributes to the limited literature on supply chain management and business intelligence in the context of Jordanian SMEs. The findings of this study have practical implications for managers of SMEs in Jordan. They highlight the importance of investing in BI tools and strategies to enhance SCI and firm performance. Additionally, the study suggests that managers should focus on improving their firms' SCI practices to fully exploit the benefits of BI and improve their overall performance. Overall, this study provides new insights into the relationship between BI, SCI, and firm performance in the context of Jordanian SMEs. The study's findings can guide policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in developing and implementing effective strategies to improve supply chain management and business intelligence practices in SMEs, particularly in emerging markets such as Jordan.
{"title":"Modeling the relationship between business intelligence, supply chain integration, and firm performance: Empirical study","authors":"A. Al-Radaideh, D. Almajali, Omar Mohammad Ali, K. Alsmadi, Hassan Al-Wahshat, Fawzieh Masa'd","doi":"10.5267/j.uscm.2023.4.016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2023.4.016","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to model the relationship between business intelligence (BI), supply chain integration (SCI), and firm performance in Jordanian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using structural equation modeling (SEM). The study utilizes a sample of 400 SMEs from different sectors in Jordan to investigate the hypothesized relationships between the constructs. The results show that BI positively influences SCI and firm performance in Jordanian SMEs. Moreover, SCI was found to mediate the relationship between BI and firm performance. The study also found that the impact of BI on firm performance is fully mediated by SCI, suggesting that SCI plays a crucial role in enhancing firm performance in the context of Jordanian SMEs. The study makes several significant contributions to the literature on supply chain management and business intelligence in the context of SMEs. First, it provides empirical evidence of the positive impact of BI on SCI and firm performance. Second, it sheds light on the mediating role of SCI in the relationship between BI and firm performance. Third, the study contributes to the limited literature on supply chain management and business intelligence in the context of Jordanian SMEs. The findings of this study have practical implications for managers of SMEs in Jordan. They highlight the importance of investing in BI tools and strategies to enhance SCI and firm performance. Additionally, the study suggests that managers should focus on improving their firms' SCI practices to fully exploit the benefits of BI and improve their overall performance. Overall, this study provides new insights into the relationship between BI, SCI, and firm performance in the context of Jordanian SMEs. The study's findings can guide policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in developing and implementing effective strategies to improve supply chain management and business intelligence practices in SMEs, particularly in emerging markets such as Jordan.","PeriodicalId":23429,"journal":{"name":"Uncertain Supply Chain Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70913397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study aimed to explore the approaches for transforming Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) into high-value markets, focusing on constructing a structural equation model of guidelines for the development of small and medium enterprises into high-value markets. The conceptual research framework consisted of one exogenous latent variable, the Value Discovery element, combined with the four endogenous latent variables, Value Development, Value Communication, Value Distribution, and Value Experiences. The study utilized mixed-methodology research, including qualitative research through in-depth interviews with nine experts, a focus group discussion with 11 successful entrepreneurs, and quantitative research through a survey of 500 SMEs in Thailand. The results revealed that SMEs operating in high-value markets are divided into tangible and intangible products, representing 250 respondents from each group. The five elements of the guidelines for the development of small and medium enterprises into high-value markets were found to be of high importance both overall and in each element. The developed SEM model was consistent with the empirical data of five elements with 27 observed variable factors. Furthermore, the hypothesis test results for analyzing the causal influence between latent variables in the SEM model revealed that all six hypotheses were supported at the 0.001 level of statistical significance. The value of the study is beneficial for SMEs who target to do business in high-value markets and can improve their competitiveness, develop unique value propositions, and provide better customer experiences.
{"title":"Guidelines for the development of small and medium enterprises into high-value markets","authors":"Worravit Kultangwatana, Jusana Techakana, Sunee Wattanakomol","doi":"10.5267/j.uscm.2023.6.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2023.6.004","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to explore the approaches for transforming Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) into high-value markets, focusing on constructing a structural equation model of guidelines for the development of small and medium enterprises into high-value markets. The conceptual research framework consisted of one exogenous latent variable, the Value Discovery element, combined with the four endogenous latent variables, Value Development, Value Communication, Value Distribution, and Value Experiences. The study utilized mixed-methodology research, including qualitative research through in-depth interviews with nine experts, a focus group discussion with 11 successful entrepreneurs, and quantitative research through a survey of 500 SMEs in Thailand. The results revealed that SMEs operating in high-value markets are divided into tangible and intangible products, representing 250 respondents from each group. The five elements of the guidelines for the development of small and medium enterprises into high-value markets were found to be of high importance both overall and in each element. The developed SEM model was consistent with the empirical data of five elements with 27 observed variable factors. Furthermore, the hypothesis test results for analyzing the causal influence between latent variables in the SEM model revealed that all six hypotheses were supported at the 0.001 level of statistical significance. The value of the study is beneficial for SMEs who target to do business in high-value markets and can improve their competitiveness, develop unique value propositions, and provide better customer experiences.","PeriodicalId":23429,"journal":{"name":"Uncertain Supply Chain Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70914520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2023.5.010
Dewiana Novitasari, T. Wijayanti, D. Susilowati, Darwin Raja Unggul Saragih, Edmund Thaddeus Sim, E. Siskawati, Agustinus Darto Harnoko, Dwi Kartikasari
The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between eco-efficiency and sustainability performance, the relationship between eco-supply chain management and sustainability performance and analyze the mediating role of Eco-Supply Chain Management on the relationship between eco-efficiency and sustainability performance. The study method is a quantitative survey which is executed through the partial least square structural equation model (SEM-PLS) with a statistical data processing tool, namely SmartPLS 4.0 software. Research data was obtained by distributing online questionnaires through social media designed using a Likert scale of 7. Respondents in this study were 590 SMEs owners in Java Island, Indonesia. The results of the study indicate that eco-efficiency had a positive and significant effect on sustainability performance, green supply chain management (GSCM) had a positive and significant effect on sustainability performance. GSCM also plays a full mediating role in the relationship between eco-efficiency and sustainability performance. This research is expected to be a source of reference for further research in discussing issues related to the implementation of eco-efficiency and GSCM.
{"title":"The mediating role of green supply chain management in the relationship between eco-efficiency and SMEs sustainability performance","authors":"Dewiana Novitasari, T. Wijayanti, D. Susilowati, Darwin Raja Unggul Saragih, Edmund Thaddeus Sim, E. Siskawati, Agustinus Darto Harnoko, Dwi Kartikasari","doi":"10.5267/j.uscm.2023.5.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2023.5.010","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between eco-efficiency and sustainability performance, the relationship between eco-supply chain management and sustainability performance and analyze the mediating role of Eco-Supply Chain Management on the relationship between eco-efficiency and sustainability performance. The study method is a quantitative survey which is executed through the partial least square structural equation model (SEM-PLS) with a statistical data processing tool, namely SmartPLS 4.0 software. Research data was obtained by distributing online questionnaires through social media designed using a Likert scale of 7. Respondents in this study were 590 SMEs owners in Java Island, Indonesia. The results of the study indicate that eco-efficiency had a positive and significant effect on sustainability performance, green supply chain management (GSCM) had a positive and significant effect on sustainability performance. GSCM also plays a full mediating role in the relationship between eco-efficiency and sustainability performance. This research is expected to be a source of reference for further research in discussing issues related to the implementation of eco-efficiency and GSCM.","PeriodicalId":23429,"journal":{"name":"Uncertain Supply Chain Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70914685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2023.6.017
Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai, Dang Trung Tuyen, Nguyễn Duy Nhiên, N. Hong
This paper uses the DCC-GARCH and Value at Risk (VaR) model to analyze the fluctuation, linkage, and price volatility risk among coffee price series in the period of 2004 - 2020. In terms of the fluctuation, the study points out, the volatility of Vietnamese coffee price and the price of Robusta coffee in two markets were affected by two ARCH terms and GARCH terms at 1 percent level. Meanwhile, the coffee price of Brazil and Colombia is only impacted by the ARCH term. The linkage between Brazil and Colombia is the biggest. The average coefficient linkage among Vietnam with two main competitors is relatively small. In terms of price volatility risk, the price volatility risk of Vietnamese coffee is the smallest and the biggest risk is belonging to Brazilian coffee price. The results obtained would be a valuable reference for stakeholders, policymakers, coffee processing and exporting enterprises, and coffee farmers to clearly understand the fluctuation and linkage among coffee export price series, and thereby have appropriate and effective solutions and strategies in price volatility risk management to sustainable development.
{"title":"The fluctuation linkages and price volatility risk on agricultural commodity market: Evidence from Vietnamese coffee","authors":"Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai, Dang Trung Tuyen, Nguyễn Duy Nhiên, N. Hong","doi":"10.5267/j.uscm.2023.6.017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2023.6.017","url":null,"abstract":"This paper uses the DCC-GARCH and Value at Risk (VaR) model to analyze the fluctuation, linkage, and price volatility risk among coffee price series in the period of 2004 - 2020. In terms of the fluctuation, the study points out, the volatility of Vietnamese coffee price and the price of Robusta coffee in two markets were affected by two ARCH terms and GARCH terms at 1 percent level. Meanwhile, the coffee price of Brazil and Colombia is only impacted by the ARCH term. The linkage between Brazil and Colombia is the biggest. The average coefficient linkage among Vietnam with two main competitors is relatively small. In terms of price volatility risk, the price volatility risk of Vietnamese coffee is the smallest and the biggest risk is belonging to Brazilian coffee price. The results obtained would be a valuable reference for stakeholders, policymakers, coffee processing and exporting enterprises, and coffee farmers to clearly understand the fluctuation and linkage among coffee export price series, and thereby have appropriate and effective solutions and strategies in price volatility risk management to sustainable development.","PeriodicalId":23429,"journal":{"name":"Uncertain Supply Chain Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70914839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2023.6.014
Yongtao Shen, Boonsub Panichakarn
This study examines the sustainability of Agricultural Trade Supply Chains (ATSC) from the perspective of agricultural sustainable development, with a focus on five key aspects: production, processing and storage, transportation and logistics, trade, and consumer and market. Based on an analysis of 756 academic papers published between 2013 and 2022, scientific metric techniques were used to identify changes in the field's sustainability. The study highlights opportunities for the development of a sustainable agricultural product trade supply chain, including the use of blockchain technology to improve transparency and traceability, increasing consumer demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products, corporate zero-deforestation commitments, bioenergy market expansion, and the role of farm advisors in promoting sustainable production methods. This paper contributes to a structured understanding of the status and future directions of ATSC sustainability, emphasizing the importance of joint efforts across all links of the supply chain to meet the sustainable needs of consumers and promote environmental protection and social-friendly markets.
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Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2023.6.007
Aris Mardiyono, I. M. Sukresna
To increase salesperson performance, this study will examine how product knowledge, sales environment, and information suitability affect salesperson adaptation. Random sampling is the approach that is utilized for sampling. 115 respondents from small and medium-sized batik business salespeople in the city of Pekalongan made up the study's sample in Central Java, Indonesia. The AMOS 21 program uses structural equation modeling (SEM) as an analysis tool. According to the study's findings, salesperson adaptability is significantly positively influenced by product knowledge, significantly positively by the sales environment, significantly positively by information appropriateness, and significantly positively by salesperson performance.
{"title":"The role of product knowledge, sales environment, and information matching on salesperson adaptability","authors":"Aris Mardiyono, I. M. Sukresna","doi":"10.5267/j.uscm.2023.6.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2023.6.007","url":null,"abstract":"To increase salesperson performance, this study will examine how product knowledge, sales environment, and information suitability affect salesperson adaptation. Random sampling is the approach that is utilized for sampling. 115 respondents from small and medium-sized batik business salespeople in the city of Pekalongan made up the study's sample in Central Java, Indonesia. The AMOS 21 program uses structural equation modeling (SEM) as an analysis tool. According to the study's findings, salesperson adaptability is significantly positively influenced by product knowledge, significantly positively by the sales environment, significantly positively by information appropriateness, and significantly positively by salesperson performance.","PeriodicalId":23429,"journal":{"name":"Uncertain Supply Chain Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70915221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2023.7.006
Khaled Aboalganam, Hussain A. H. Awad
This research examines the influence of an agile supply chain strategy (ASC) on supply chain performance (SCP) within Jordan's retail industry. The study focuses on the intermediary role of SCP. Data was gathered from senior and executive management personnel responsible for supply chain functions in 37 retail companies in Jordan. The collected data was analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling to assess the proposed model. The results indicate that SCP, specifically strategic partnerships with suppliers and customer relationships, act as mediators between the ASC strategy and supply chain performance. The study offers practical recommendations derived from the findings to assist retail sector managers. These findings contribute to the understanding of how an agile strategy can enhance supply chain performance in the Jordan retail sector.
{"title":"The impact of agile strategy on supply chain performance: The mediating role of supply chain practices and customer relationships in the retail sector in Jordan","authors":"Khaled Aboalganam, Hussain A. H. Awad","doi":"10.5267/j.uscm.2023.7.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2023.7.006","url":null,"abstract":"This research examines the influence of an agile supply chain strategy (ASC) on supply chain performance (SCP) within Jordan's retail industry. The study focuses on the intermediary role of SCP. Data was gathered from senior and executive management personnel responsible for supply chain functions in 37 retail companies in Jordan. The collected data was analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling to assess the proposed model. The results indicate that SCP, specifically strategic partnerships with suppliers and customer relationships, act as mediators between the ASC strategy and supply chain performance. The study offers practical recommendations derived from the findings to assist retail sector managers. These findings contribute to the understanding of how an agile strategy can enhance supply chain performance in the Jordan retail sector.","PeriodicalId":23429,"journal":{"name":"Uncertain Supply Chain Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70915340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2023.7.005
Kilala Tilaar, Asep Mulyana, Rita Komaladewi, K. Saefullah
In the COVID-19 era, green consumption has risen into a global trend, leading beauty products to be more environmentally friendly to satisfy these new consumers’ needs. However, not every natural beauty brand, especially natural cosmetic products, survived in the market. This study aimed to examine the cause and effect of a phenomenon of storytelling marketing strategies on the public's purchase intention for cosmetic products made from natural ingredients. The literature study showed that the relationship between storytelling and purchase intention is somewhat inconsistent. As a countermeasure and study gap, this study implemented product innovation as a mediating variable. This research was carried out quantitatively in Jakarta, Indonesia. Data used in this study was primarily obtained through questionnaires in 2021 and judgement sampling of 200 respondents. The data were tested using Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) models’ technique on SmartPLS 3.0. The results showed that storytelling positively increases natural cosmetic purchase intention through product innovation.
{"title":"Exploratory analysis of natural cosmetic products purchase intention: Evidence from Jakarta, Indonesia","authors":"Kilala Tilaar, Asep Mulyana, Rita Komaladewi, K. Saefullah","doi":"10.5267/j.uscm.2023.7.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2023.7.005","url":null,"abstract":"In the COVID-19 era, green consumption has risen into a global trend, leading beauty products to be more environmentally friendly to satisfy these new consumers’ needs. However, not every natural beauty brand, especially natural cosmetic products, survived in the market. This study aimed to examine the cause and effect of a phenomenon of storytelling marketing strategies on the public's purchase intention for cosmetic products made from natural ingredients. The literature study showed that the relationship between storytelling and purchase intention is somewhat inconsistent. As a countermeasure and study gap, this study implemented product innovation as a mediating variable. This research was carried out quantitatively in Jakarta, Indonesia. Data used in this study was primarily obtained through questionnaires in 2021 and judgement sampling of 200 respondents. The data were tested using Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) models’ technique on SmartPLS 3.0. The results showed that storytelling positively increases natural cosmetic purchase intention through product innovation.","PeriodicalId":23429,"journal":{"name":"Uncertain Supply Chain Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70915706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2023.7.012
Zaher Abusaq
This study investigates the relationship between integration, complexity, and operational performance in the industrial sector of Saudi Arabia. The sample comprised manufacturing firms in Saudi Arabia, and data were collected through the distribution of questionnaires. Supplier integration, customer integration and internal integration were examined as factors influencing operational performance, with supply chain complexity considered as a moderating variable. The findings highlight the positive impact of integration on operational performance in the Saudi Arabian industrial sector. The measurement scales used in the study demonstrated high reliability and internal consistency. Discriminant validity analysis confirmed the distinctiveness of the constructs. Structural model analysis revealed significant positive relationships between customer integration, internal integration, supplier integration, supply chain complexity and operational performance. The results emphasize the importance of fostering integration within and outside the organization to enhance operational performance. Furthermore, the moderating effect of supply chain complexity suggests that the relationship between integration and operational performance varies according to the complexity of the supply chain. Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of integration, complexity, and operational performance in the context of the Saudi Arabian industrial sector. The findings have practical implications for industrial companies, providing insights into strategies for improving operational performance through integration initiatives and consideration of the unique characteristics of the supply chain.
{"title":"Optimizing manufacturing firms' operational performance through supply chain integration: Moderating effect of supply chain complexity","authors":"Zaher Abusaq","doi":"10.5267/j.uscm.2023.7.012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2023.7.012","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the relationship between integration, complexity, and operational performance in the industrial sector of Saudi Arabia. The sample comprised manufacturing firms in Saudi Arabia, and data were collected through the distribution of questionnaires. Supplier integration, customer integration and internal integration were examined as factors influencing operational performance, with supply chain complexity considered as a moderating variable. The findings highlight the positive impact of integration on operational performance in the Saudi Arabian industrial sector. The measurement scales used in the study demonstrated high reliability and internal consistency. Discriminant validity analysis confirmed the distinctiveness of the constructs. Structural model analysis revealed significant positive relationships between customer integration, internal integration, supplier integration, supply chain complexity and operational performance. The results emphasize the importance of fostering integration within and outside the organization to enhance operational performance. Furthermore, the moderating effect of supply chain complexity suggests that the relationship between integration and operational performance varies according to the complexity of the supply chain. Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of integration, complexity, and operational performance in the context of the Saudi Arabian industrial sector. The findings have practical implications for industrial companies, providing insights into strategies for improving operational performance through integration initiatives and consideration of the unique characteristics of the supply chain.","PeriodicalId":23429,"journal":{"name":"Uncertain Supply Chain Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70916073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2022.11.001
M. Alshurideh, Enass Khalil Alquqa, Haitham M. Alzoubi, B. Kurdi, Samer Hamadneh
The effect of information security on the e-supply chain attracted attention to investigate its relationship with the mediating role of supply chain risk in the logistics and distribution industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The proposed research explored the mediating effect of supply chain risk in the logistics and distribution industry, providing unique insights for future research, literature, and targeted sectors. A descriptive, causal and analytical design with quantitative research technique was applied to the proposed research model. A sample of 301 respondents from the managerial departments of 176 logistics and distribution companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi was used to assess the research variables. The findings revealed that the impact of information systems was positively associated with the e-supply chain, while the indirect impact of supply chain risk significantly positively impacted the e-supply chain. The research is limited to assessing the supply chain risk as an intermediary. For future research, exploring the SC risk prevention strategies' impact on the E-supply chain is recommended. Research findings are anticipated to assist communities of practice in making better information security decisions in the context of e-supply chain by clearly implementing information security policies internally and externally to enhance e-supply chain performance and SC risk management.
{"title":"The effect of information security on e-supply chain in the UAE logistics and distribution industry","authors":"M. Alshurideh, Enass Khalil Alquqa, Haitham M. Alzoubi, B. Kurdi, Samer Hamadneh","doi":"10.5267/j.uscm.2022.11.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2022.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"The effect of information security on the e-supply chain attracted attention to investigate its relationship with the mediating role of supply chain risk in the logistics and distribution industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The proposed research explored the mediating effect of supply chain risk in the logistics and distribution industry, providing unique insights for future research, literature, and targeted sectors. A descriptive, causal and analytical design with quantitative research technique was applied to the proposed research model. A sample of 301 respondents from the managerial departments of 176 logistics and distribution companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi was used to assess the research variables. The findings revealed that the impact of information systems was positively associated with the e-supply chain, while the indirect impact of supply chain risk significantly positively impacted the e-supply chain. The research is limited to assessing the supply chain risk as an intermediary. For future research, exploring the SC risk prevention strategies' impact on the E-supply chain is recommended. Research findings are anticipated to assist communities of practice in making better information security decisions in the context of e-supply chain by clearly implementing information security policies internally and externally to enhance e-supply chain performance and SC risk management.","PeriodicalId":23429,"journal":{"name":"Uncertain Supply Chain Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70902507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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