Supply Chain Integration and Supply Chain Performance: The Role of Knowledge Sharing as a Mediator

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating role of knowledge sharing in the relationship between supply chain integration and supply chain performance. This study used a survey questionnaire for a sample size of 277 managers from various sectors in the manufacturing industry in Jordan. This study utilised PLS Structural Equation Modeling for testing the hypothesis. The finding indicates a significant positive relationship between supply chain integration and supply chain performance and that knowledge sharing plays partial mediation in this relationship. This study provides an important implication on the role of knowledge sharing. The performance of the supply chain can be maximised if the supply chain partners share knowledge among them. This will expedite the process of delivering the products to the customers. Awareness among partners on the importance to share and utilise knowledge better should be raised. The study contributes to the research on supply chain management by advancing the understanding of the role of knowledge sharing that can increase the performance of the supply chain partners. Keywords: Supply chain integration, supply chain management, knowledge sharing, supply chain performance, supplier integration.

Mediating Role of Knowledge Management and Innovation in the Relationship between Supply Chain Management and Organizational Performance: An Empirical Test in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Industry of Pakistan

“…Moreover, the result output exposed that the link of SCMP with OP was partially mediated by KM capability. The similar results have also been revealed by Isa and Dweiri (2019). However, the study of Isa and Dweiri (2019) found that KM mediates the relationship between supply chain integration and supply chain performance.…”

“…The similar results have also been revealed by Isa and Dweiri (2019). However, the study of Isa and Dweiri (2019) found that KM mediates the relationship between supply chain integration and supply chain performance. This way, the finding of the instant study is novel in FMCG context of a developing country.…”

“…Only the study conducted by Isa and Dweiri (2019) has examined the mediating role of knowledge sharing in the relationship between supply chain integration and supply chain performance and found that knowledge sharing positively mediates the association between supply chain integration and supply chain performance. Especially, the FMCG organizations of Pakistan remained unexplored.…”