Does absorptive capacity moderate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and supply chain resilience?

Abstract

Supply chain resilience (SCR) is often seen as a dynamic capability that enables firms to effectively cope with disruptions and unforeseen events in the business environment. However, empirical research focusing on influencing factors on SCR is still limited. Based on the resource-based view (RBV) and the dynamic capabilities theory (DCT), we examine if absorptive capacity (AC) does in fact moderate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and SCR. Drawing upon a sample of 171 Yemeni manufacturing SMEs, we tested the relationships in the proposed model. The findings of the data analysis using SmartPLS show that EO positively affects SCR, further, AC positively moderates the relationship between EO and SCR. With this outcome, it is expected that SME managers in Yemen demonstrate significant interest in developing the AC of their firms. This has implications that with the development of AC, it is expected that SMEs will be able to utilize the full potential of EO to improve SCR.

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“…Indeed, the dynamic capability enables the companies to implement the EI practices (61), allowing the consumers to make informed decisions. Moreover, the literature demonstrates that absorptive capacity positively links entrepreneurial innovation capabilities (20), making the organization realize the need for changing consumer behavior (62). Perhaps, absorptive capacity strengthens the dynamics of the information society (63), making the entrepreneurial technological innovation enhance consumer buying behavior.…”

“…It enables the manufactures to develop a solid knowledge foundation (17) while rigorously integrating acquired knowledge into product innovation. The firms' capacity to acquire and disperse new knowledge and learning capabilities compels the businesses to innovate, thus strengthening the effect of entrepreneurial innovation on consumer behavior (18)(19)(20).…”

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