A resource-based perspective of the interplay between organizational learning and supply chain resilience
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
ISSN: 0960-0035
Article publication date: 11 July 2022
Issue publication date: 15 November 2022
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this article is to shed light on the impact of intangible resources, such as organizational learning (OL), organizational agility (OA) and organizational innovativeness (OI), on supply chain resilience (SCR). For this, a theoretical model is developed to analyze the development of relationships between chosen resource variables.
Design/methodology/approach
This study is based on a cross-sectional questionnaire. Survey data were collected from 180 businesses including only medium to senior level managers to ensure a thorough understanding about the company's inner workings and supply chain (SC). The validity of the model is determined using structural equation modeling (SEM) and tested using lavaan package in R.
Findings
The findings indicate a statistically significant relationship between OL and SCR. Two organizational resource constructs, OI and OA, are found to have a strong mediating effect on this relationship. OL ability mediated by OA and OI results in increased SCR.
Research limitations/implications
The data cover multiple sectors but are collected from one country. The dataset is also limited in that it is collected from mid- to high-level managers working on manufacturing and supply chain-related departments.
Practical implications
The authors believe that the results of this study will guide both managers and academics in developing effective measures to avoid SC disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic or other comparable risks.
Originality/value
This is the first study that examines the relationship between OL and SCR. Prior studies have examined the relationship between OA and SCR. However, OL and OI, in particular, have not featured frequently in SCR-related studies. In this regard, this research is also unique in that it examines the mediating role of OA and OI in the relationship between OL and SCR.
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Citation
Eryarsoy, E., Özer Torgalöz, A., Acar, M.F. and Zaim, S. (2022), "A resource-based perspective of the interplay between organizational learning and supply chain resilience", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 52 No. 8, pp. 614-637. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-07-2021-0299
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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