The Role of SCM practices in Competitive Advantage and Firm Performance: A Mediating Role of Supply Chain Innovation and TQM-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

The Role of SCM practices in Competitive Advantage and Firm Performance: A Mediating Role of Supply Chain Innovation and TQM

Published:2023-10-14 Issue:4 Volume:17 Page:516-523
ISSN:1848-5588
Container-title:Tehnički glasnik
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Short-container-title:Teh. glas. (Online)

Author:

Mehregan Erfan¹,Sanaei Somayeh²,Manna Mohsen³,Bozorgkhou Hamed⁴,Heidari Shahin⁵

Affiliation:

1. Department of Management, Sharif University of Technology, Khayaban Azadi, Khayaban Habib Elahi, Exhumation of Timurid Square

2. Management & Economics School, Science & Research branch

3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hormozgan

4. Department of Business Administration, University of Tehran

5. Pompea College of Business, University of New Haven

Abstract

The present study aimed to propose a theoretical framework that elucidates the impact of supply chain management (SCM) practices on the competitive advantage and performance of firms while considering the mediating effects of supply chain innovation and total quality management (TQM). This research article employed a descriptive correlational methodology based on a questionnaire, complemented by structural equation modelling. The study involved the participation of 279 individuals, including managers, assistants, and supply chain experts from small and medium-sized enterprises. The study findings suggest that SCM practices significantly influence TQM, supply chain innovation, competitive advantage, and firm performance. Additionally, TQM has a significant effect on supply chain innovation, competitive advantage, and firm performance. Similarly, supply chain innovation has a positive and significant impact on competitive advantage and firm performance. Furthermore, the positive and significant mediating role of supply chain innovation and TQM in the effect of SCM practices on competitive advantage and firm performance was observed. Therefore, it can be concluded that SCM practices enhance firm performance and competitive advantage through the improvement of supply chain innovation and TQM.

Publisher

University North

Subject

Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design,Computer Science Applications,General Engineering,Information Systems,Management Information Systems