Exploration factors affecting an ambidextrous supply chain
by Mohd Mehdi; Salma Ahmed
International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM), Vol. 32, No. 2, 2019

Abstract: The purpose of the study is to identify the exploration factors affecting an ambidextrous supply chain in Indian context. A structured questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale was employed to collect data from 110 supply chain managers working in Indian supply chains. The survey was conducted to examine the different exploration factors affecting an ambidextrous supply chain. Demographic details of the supply chain managers were also collected. Research hypotheses were also framed based on existing literature about ambidextrous supply chain and were statistically tested using structured equation modelling (SEM). The application of exploratory factor analysis (EFA) presented the existence of four constructs; three independent constructs of exploration and one dependent construct of ambidexterity. These four constructs were confirmed by the application of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). After the confirmation of these constructs, the structured equation modelling (SEM) tested the formulated research hypotheses. SEM identified the exploration factors affecting an ambidextrous supply chain. The study is likely to provide supply chain managers significant understanding about the various exploration factors affecting an ambidextrous supply chain. This identification of various exploration factors affecting an ambidextrous supply chain will aid supply chain managers in formulating and executing their decisions appropriately.

Online publication date: Wed, 30-Jan-2019

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