The influence of supply chain strategies on manufacturing competitiveness
by Benitha M. Myamba; Deusdedit A. Rwehumbiza
International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM), Vol. 46, No. 2, 2023

Abstract: The current shift of competition from between firms to supply chains makes supply chain strategies a valuable way of improving manufacturing competitiveness across the globe. However, the relationship between the supply chain strategies and manufacturing competitiveness has been treated piecemeal. This study examines the relationship between the supply chain strategies and manufacturing competitiveness through the resource-based view (hereinafter RBV). The study adopts a positivist philosophy and survey strategy. With the assistance of partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) the hypothesised relationships between the supply chain strategies and manufacturing competitiveness are tested with data from 300 manufacturers. The findings indicate that the supply chain strategies are positively related to manufacturing competitiveness. These findings provide support to the RBV, that internal resources are crucial for devising efficient and effective supply chain strategies. This study advances the existing knowledge of supply chain management and firm performance by linking supply chain strategies to manufacturing competitiveness. Furthermore, the results may help manufacturers to allocate resources to key supply chain strategic areas for superior competitiveness.

Online publication date: Fri, 20-Oct-2023

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com