Conceptual Framework of the Role of Supply Chain Agility on Small-Medium Enterprise (SME) Growth

Author:

Masudin Ilyas1ORCID,Sumah Bangalie2,Kamara Mohamed Sheikh3,Conteh Yusif Lamin2,Zulfikarijah Fien1

Affiliation:

1. University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia

2. UKA Consultancy Ltd., Sierra Leone

3. Ecobank, Sierra Leone

Abstract

This study investigates the predicting factors affecting supply chain agility for small-medium enterprises. This work also explores the indicators of SME growth. Conceptual framework by reviewing literature approach is used in this study. The findings of this investigation indicate that the factors of buyer-supplier collaboration, logistics and distribution, business intelligence, total quality management, and information technology adoption are contributing to the supply chain agility for SMEs. It also found that the growth SMEs could be measured by some indicators such as sales, return on investment, customer effectiveness, information sharing, and inventory management.

Publisher

IGI Global

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