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Unlocking sustainable supply chain performance through dynamic data analytics: a multiple mediation model of sustainable innovation and supply chain resilience

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This article provides a theoretical framework for comprehending the connections between dynamic data analytics capability (DDAC), innovation capabilities (IC), supply chain resilience (RES), and sustainable supply chain performance (SSCP). Since this is the first empirical investigation of the sequential mediation effect between DDAC and SSCP through IC and RES, it fills a critical need in the supply chain literature. A quantitative methodology was used, involving a survey questionnaire distributed to 259 large Pakistani manufacturing firms. We used PLS–SEM to test for the expected associations. Findings show that using DDAC has a beneficial effect on both innovative and resilient capabilities, which in turn leads to better SSCP. The research illuminates the sequential mediating roles of product, process, and resilience, underlining the need of combining data-driven innovation with resilience in order to achieve sustainable supply chain performance. These results provide useful guidance for businesses that want to boost their sustainability results by taking a more all-encompassing approach to data-driven innovation and resilience.

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This research is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (72250410375).

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AZP, SARK, RS, MKUR: conceptualization, methodology software. AZP and RS: data collection, writing—original draft preparation. MKUR, RS, and AZP: visualization, investigation. AZP, SARK, RS, and MKUR: software, validation. AZP, SARK, RS, and MKUR: writing—reviewing and editing.

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Correspondence to Syed Abdul Rehman Khan.

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Dynamic Data Analytics Capability

DDAC1: We use advanced tools and analytical techniques (e.g., simulation, optimization, regression) to take decision

(Kump et al. 2019; Wamba et al. 2020)

DDAC2: We use information extracted from various sources of data to take decision

DDAC3: We use data visualization technique (e.g., dashboards) to assist users or decision-maker in understanding complex information

DDAC4: Our dashboards display information which is useful for carrying out necessary diagnosis

DDAC5: We have connected dashboard applications or information with the manager’s communication devices

Product Innovation

PTI1: We respond well to customer need for “new” product features

(Nham et al. 2020; Tunc-Abubakar et al. 2022)

PTI2: We develop unique product features to our customer needs

PTI3: We develop new and sustainable product features into the market quickly

PTI4: Our latest innovative product release was successful in achieving the sales target

Process Innovation

PCI1: We are the first within the industry to deploy new and sustainable processes

 

PCI2: We keep up with the latest sustainable process developments

PCI3: We are learning more about the newest processes than our competitors

PCI4: We frequently introduce sustainable processes that are radically different from existing processes in the industry

PCI5: Process innovation is important to this plant

PCI6: We pursue a cutting-edge system that can integrate information

Resilience

RES1: Our firm can quickly restore material flow

(Dubey et al. 2021; Gölgeci and Ponomarov 2015)

RES2: Our organization would return to regular operational performance quickly

RES3: Our company’s supply chain may transition to a new, more desired condition after being disrupted

RES4: Our organization can respond swiftly to disruptions

RES5: Our company’s supply chain can retain a desired degree of control over structure and operation during a disruption

Sustainable supply chain performance

SSCM1: Our company is able to see the dynamics of the network’s supply chain

Adapted from (Bag et al. 2020)

SSCM2: Our organization manages risks in the supply network in a proactive way

SSCM3: Our company has strict control over supply chain expenses

SSCM4: Our supply chain network has seen a considerable reduction in waste

SSCM5: Our supply chain is capable of delivering entire orders to end customers on time

SSCM6: Our company is capable of adhering to environmental requirements as specified by our customers

SSCM7: Our company has reduced buffer stocks at every stage of the supply chain

SSCM8: Our supply chain is able to adjust to a dynamic business environment quicker than our competitors

SSCM9: Our supply chain network has seen a considerable reduction in total fuel consumption used in transportation of products/services

(Wong et al. 2020)

SSCM10: Our company is able to reduce total packaging materials used

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Piprani, A.Z., Khan, S.A.R., Salim, R. et al. Unlocking sustainable supply chain performance through dynamic data analytics: a multiple mediation model of sustainable innovation and supply chain resilience. Environ Sci Pollut Res 30, 90615–90638 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-28507-8

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