Resilience through Integration: Exploring the Impact of Technological and Supplier Management on Supply Chain Efficacy

Abstract

This study investigates the dynamic landscape of Supply Chain Risk Management emphasizing the critical role of strategic variables such as technological integration, supplier management, and global supply chain risk management in shaping supply chain performance. The key purpose of this research is to examine how these independent variables influence the dependent variable, supply chain performance, especially in the context of increasing global volatility.

The importance of this study lies in its comprehensive analysis of how proactive strategies can mitigate risks and enhance resilience. It aims to provide a conceptual understanding of how firms can navigate regulatory pressures and external disruptions through adaptive and integrated supply chain models. This includes examining the mediating role of regulatory environments and the moderating influence of risk mitigation strategies, such as digital twins, inventory buffers, and scenario-based planning. These strategies not only buffer against adverse effects but also align with broader performance outcomes such as efficiency, responsiveness, and sustainability.

The aim is to provide both theoretical and practical insights into the mechanisms through which technology, strategic supplier management, and risk-awareness can bolster performance outcomes. Conceptual findings reveal that technological integration has a significantly positive effect on real-time decision-making and agility. Supplier management contributes to risk sharing and stability, while proactive risk identification strategies reduce disruption-related costs.

 Regulatory environments serve as filters that mediate the outcomes of strategic decisions, while risk mitigation acts as a safety net to protect against variable impacts. This study provides an integrative framework that maps how interconnected elements within SCRM can positively or negatively influence performance. The regulatory environment functions as a mediator, which can have either a positive or negative influence, depending on how well firms align strategies with compliance requirements. Risk mitigation acts as a moderator, strengthening the positive relationships between independent variables and supply chain performance when effectively implemented. The findings support the notion that organizations with embedded risk-resilient strategies are better equipped to respond to global supply chain disruptions.

It offers a conceptual basis for aligning supply chain strategies with risk-resilient and performance-enhancing practices. The study lays a foundation for future empirical investigations into how interconnected supply chain elements can collectively drive resilience, adaptability, and sustainability.