PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine when and how organizations build big data analytics capability to improve supply chain agility and gain competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approachWe grounded our theoretical framework in two perspectives the dynamic capabilities view (DCV) and contingency theory (CT). To test our research hypotheses, we gathered 173 usable-responses using a...

The characterization of the current business practices by variations in demands and differences in customer requirements has motivated many firms to be responsive. Responsiveness is an increasingly important skill for firms in today's global economy; therefore firms must be agile. Supply chain agility can be regarded as an operational strategy, concerning customer responsiveness and flexibility...

results responsiveness, effectiveness, and flexibility with eigenvalue of 2.628 were identified as the main aspects of agility in humanitarian health supply chains. the components of visibility, reactivity, and speed were identified as components of responsiveness. quality, reliability, and completeness were identified as components of effectiveness. volume, delivery, mix, and product were know...

This empirical sfudj) examines the potential of RF(D technologj, to increase the business agility and coordinatiolz of inventory supply chain sp-terns The bullwhipeffct is a logistics nzanagernentphe17omer~on i supp l~ chain systems that is characterized by a lack of business agility This studj. exarnules the potential of radiofrequency icientijication (RFID) technology to increase the business...

The turbulent and highly volatile market in the fashion industry creates swift changes in consumer demands. Globalization has been an important development and the Outsourcing of fashion products is also an integral part of the world of fast fashion industry. The success of fast fashion greatly depends on identifying a trend quickly and translating it into the market before the trend is over. T...

While there are separate streams of established research on lean production, agile organization, and sustainable supply chain, the idea is to address the intersection of these three strategic initiatives in order to find synergies and competitive advantage for companies. The goal of the mission is to explore the link between supply chain and sustainable development with the insights of two main...

Lee (2004) articulated that alignment, adaptability, and agility are the basic ingredients for managing supply chain risks. While it is clear that flexibility (agility) enhances supply chain resiliency, it remains unclear how much flexibility is needed to mitigate supply chain risks. Without a clear understanding of the benefit associated with different levels of flexibility, firms are reluctan...

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between information systems and supply chain agility in service industry. Using a sample of 96 (N= 96) top, middle and lower level staff of the Technical University of Kenya and a case study design, the research is conducted through interviews and survey by use of interview guides and questionnaires to collect data from the respondents. ...

Purpose: This study aims to examine and analyze the nexus between Green Intellectual Capital (GIC), Supply Chain Integration (SCI), Digital (DSC), Agility (SCA) dan Business Performance (BP). It also mediating influence of several variables: (a) role SCI on relationship GIC BP, (b) DSC BP (c) SCA BP.Design/methodology: Quantitative approach is carried out using a survey owners or managers, mana...