The role of competitive environment and strategy in the supply chain's agility, adaptability and alignment capabilities

Purpose This paper analyses the way that industry's competitive environment and company's strategy influence implementation of supply chain's (SC’s) triple-A capabilities (agility, adaptability alignment). Two variables are analysed: intensity industry complexity SC. opposing strategies also considered: cost differentiation. Design/methodology/approach The hypotheses have been tested using data gathered via a questionnaire given to 277 Spanish manufacturing companies, structural equation modelling has used for analysis. Findings results show is most influential factor followed by business strategy. SC does not seem affect agility. Moreover, although strategy, latter no mediating effects between agility, alignment capabilities. Originality/value study presents new insights into environmental strategic drivers linked offers guidelines managers involved in management.