The dominant influence of logistics capabilities on integration: Empirical evidence from supply chain resilience
International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment
ISSN: 1759-5908
Article publication date: 11 September 2017
Abstract
Purpose
Using dynamic capabilities theory, this paper aims to posit logistics capabilities (namely information, demand, supply, cooperation and coordination) when integrated at the supply chain level gives rise to supply chain resilience. The current investigation explores further on the inter-relationship among dominant logistics capabilities and integrated logistics capabilities.
Design/methodology/approach
To test the proposed hypotheses, data were gathered from 339 supply chain professionals and were evaluated through structural equation modeling. The measures were pretested through exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis and then measures were deployed for final testing.
Findings
Findings suggest that logistics capabilities do exert a strong influence on supply chain resilience through effective logistics integration. Further, these logistics capabilities do share certain inter-relationships among themselves. Supply chain resilience does have positive performance implications. The authors also tested for moderation of cooperation and coordination and proposed an alternate model which found support in post hoc testing.
Originality/value
The study holds immense value for practitioners and managers, as they undersigned that logistics capabilities need to be integrated at the supply chain level for developing overall supply chain resilience. Further, it underscored how the inter-relationship among the individual logistics capabilities varies in the development of supply chain resilience.
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Acknowledgements
The authors are indebted to Dr Vishal Mishra for his valuable suggestions and comments in the development of the research model. Vishal Mishra holds a master’s degree in management studies from MNIT Jaipur (Rajasthan University) and PhD in management (ICFAI University, Dehradun). His teaching interests include business statistics and research methods, and his research interests lie in the areas of business networks, technology acceptance, ICT and financial inclusion, ICT and health care.
Citation
Mandal, S., Bhattacharya, S., Korasiga, V.R. and Sarathy, R. (2017), "The dominant influence of logistics capabilities on integration: Empirical evidence from supply chain resilience", International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, Vol. 8 No. 4, pp. 357-374. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-05-2016-0019
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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