Moderating effect of supply chain complexity in governance mechanisms and operational performance relationship: Evidence from a sub-Saharan African market

Anin, Emmanuel Kwabena; Boso, Nathaniel; Asamoah, David

doi:10.1080/23322373.2021.1927448

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“…In testing for the PLS-SEM model, control variables were introduced, namely, firm size and firm age, which are factors that have been shown to have effect on the relationship between supply chain and performance (Anin et al , 2021).…”

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Top management commitment in greening supply chain operations: post-COVID-19 perspectives from an emerging economy

Adusei

Demah

Boso

2023

JGOSS

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Purpose The novel COVID-19 supply chain disruption has globally altered the environmental needs of society. Against this backdrop, this paper aims to examine how top managers are environmentally committed to integrating green supply chain management (GSCM) practices in the operational performance of small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana, within the post-pandemic economy. Design/methodology/approach The study used a cross-sectional survey to obtain data from 270 SMEs in Ghana, using partial least squares (PLS) structural equation modelling to test seven hypothesized relationships. Findings The outcome of the analysis revealed that top management environmental commitment has a significantly positive effect on supply chain operational performance. The structural model also revealed that top management environmental commitment has a positive and significant effect on both internal and external GSCM practices. The results further revealed that both internal and external GSCM practices have positive and significant effects on supply chain operational performance. Finally, both internal and external GSCM practices mediate the path between top management environmental commitment and supply chain operational performance. Research limitations/implications The study provides a novel framework which contributes to both theoretical studies and managerial decisions on COVID-19 related supply chain management issues. However, the study was limited to the Ghanaian context, thus, further related studies are required in other contexts. Originality/value This study provides a novel framework by elucidating the intervening role of GSCM practices in the path between top management environmental commitment and supply chain operations in an emerging post-pandemic world context.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Top management commitment in greening supply chain operations: post-COVID-19 perspectives from an emerging economy

Adusei

Demah

Boso

2023

JGOSS

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“…The next closest literature in a developing country setting is that of Anin et al (2021) who focused on the moderating effect of SCNC on the association between corporate governance mechanism and operational performance in Ghana. It can be ascertained that the study by Anin et al (2021) did not focus on SCR which is a needed strategy by managers to resuscitate their SCP in times of disruption in Ghana (Dey, 2016;Hamidu et al, 2023a). It must be noted that manufacturing firms in Ghana face challenges of limited access to financial capital, difficulty in obtaining the needed technology and information as well as restrictions on capital-labour (Nsiah Asare and Prempeh, 2016), which contribute to minimising performance.…”

Section: Interplay Of Supply Chain Network Complexitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, one of the most urgent problems in the SCR and a significant supply chain performance (SCP) barrier, according to practitioners and academics, is supply chain network complexity (SCNC) (Dey, 2016;Yin and Ran, 2022;Wiedmer et al, 2021). SCNC has gained growing attention from copious empirical literature (see, Anin et al, 2021;Habermann et al, 2015;Brandon-Jones et al, 2014;Chowdhury et al, 2019;Dey, 2016;Kamalahmadi et al, 2022;Zhao et al, 2019;Yin and Ran, 2022;Wiedmer et al, 2021;Massari and Giannoccaro, 2021). Most of these studies show the need to employ resilience strategies to enhance performance.…”

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On the interplay of supply chain network complexity on the nexus between supply chain resilience and performance

Hamidu

Issau

Boachie-Mensah

et al. 2023

BIJ

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PurposeThe authors examine the effect of supply chain resilience (SCR) on supply chain performance (SCP) while considering the moderating effect of supply chain network complexity (SCNC) on the nexus between SCR and SCP of manufacturing firms.Design/methodoqlogy/approachThe quantitative research approach and explanatory research design were utilised for this study. A sample of 345 manufacturing firms in the Accra metropolis was drawn. The partial least square structural equation modelling was employed.FindingsFindings from the study revealed that SCR has a significant positive effect on SCP. However, SCNC had a significant negative moderating effect on the relationship between SCR and SCP.Practical implicationsThe authors advocate that manufacturing firms are prone to stronger impact from complex networks that mitigate the already existing positive relationship between SCR and SCP and is dependent on the context in which the study is executed, and the extent to which resilience strategies are robust. Thus, the SCNC has an adverse impact on how well partners interact and how well the supply chain functions.Originality/valueThis is the first study that quantitatively investigates the SCR impact on SCP in the presence of SCNC of manufacturing firms in the context of a developing economy. The study redefines SCNC from earlier studies.

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“…This is where management need to carefully decide which activities should be outsourced while weighing economic returns as compared to when previously managed in-house. This comparison is about cost reduction that qualify why companies should outsource based on transaction costs (Anin et al, 2021, Stringfellow et al, 2008. Besides cost reduction motive of outsourcing, manufacturing rms are able to acquire skilful manpower and avail their products to near markets altogether contributing signi cantly to improved pro tability (Stringfellow et al, 2008).…”

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Mediating Role of Risk Management and Profitability of Manufacturing Firms

Mwelu

Watundu

Moya

2022

Preprint

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Over decades, manufacturing firms are struggling to remain competitive in an intense manufacturing industry. The struggle is due to increasing manufacturing companies dealing in similar or related products. Given the competitive dynamics in the manufacturing industry, firms are proactively searching for viable strategies to ensure profitability and survival. Scholars and management have jointly conducted studies to find amicable strategies influencing firms’ profitability. Whereas various studies have been conducted on profitability, majority of these studies were concerned with strategies directly influencing profitability with little attention on the mediating role of other strategies. Specifically, little is known on mediation studies in manufacturing industry. Despite strategies directly influencing profitability being established, firms’ are in receivership with several kicked out of business indefinitely. This study bridges the gap by considering the mediating role of risk management on outsourcing and profitability of manufacturing firms. A cross-sectional research design was adopted. Specifically, a partial mediation approach was adopted following Baron and Kenny mediation guidelines. Results from Med-Graph and Sobel tests proved that risk management significantly mediated the relationship between outsourcing and profitability (Sobel Z-value = 3.441, p = 0.002). Hence, firms are encouraged to embrace mediation strategies in ensuring profitability and survival in the competitive environment.

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Moderating effect of supply chain complexity in governance mechanisms and operational performance relationship: Evidence from a sub-Saharan African market

Cited by 8 publications

References 88 publications

Top management commitment in greening supply chain operations: post-COVID-19 perspectives from an emerging economy

Top management commitment in greening supply chain operations: post-COVID-19 perspectives from an emerging economy

On the interplay of supply chain network complexity on the nexus between supply chain resilience and performance

Mediating Role of Risk Management and Profitability of Manufacturing Firms

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