Strengthening organizational resilience: role of sustainable supply chain, digitalization and business model adaptation

Abstract

Purpose Organizational resilience is a prerequisite to ensure preparedness and quick recovery from disruptions for an organization. However, there is scant literature that examines antecedents that are associated with resilience. This study aims to evaluate antecedents of organizational resilience considering three factors: sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), business model adaptation (BMA) and digitalization. Design/methodology/approach This study considers the dynamic capability view as a theoretical lens to formulate the hypotheses between the mentioned constructs. The authors test the hypotheses based on the data collected from 259 manufacturing companies. The authors consider structural equation modeling and mediation analysis to analyze the proposed hypotheses. Findings The results of structural equation modeling suggest that there is a positive association between SSCM and organizational resilience. Furthermore, the results suggest that digitalizing the business processes and deploying an adaptable business model can help organizations enhance their resilience levels. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature by identifying dynamic capabilities that can influence organizational resilience and extending the relevance of BMA and digitalization in the context of sustainability and resilience. Furthermore, this research informs managers on effective pathways for managing future disruptions.