The Impact of Smart Supply Chains on Enhancing Sustainable Performance
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Smart supply chain, sustainable performanceAbstract
The research aims to determine the impact of the smart supply chain, with its four dimensions (equipped with devices, interconnected, collaborative, and flexible), on enhancing sustainable performance in its three dimensions (economic, environmental, and social). The research was applied in the General Company for Electrical and Electronic Industries as a study population, and a random sample of 285 individuals was selected, with data analysis and extraction of results. The researchers employed a descriptive analytical approach. Ready-made programs (SPSS V. 28), (AMOS V. 26), (Microsoft Excel V.2010) were used to analyse the data using statistical tools such as the weighted arithmetic mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, correlation coefficient (Pearson), regression coefficient, and (T) and (F) tests. The results revealed a statistically significant correlation between the smart supply chain and sustainable performance, confirming the importance of transitioning towards a smart supply chain as a means of enhancing the sustainable performance of institutions. Several conclusions were drawn from the results, the most important of which is that organisations that adopt the smart supply chain are more likely to build sustainable collaborative partnerships and foster a culture of corporate innovation, which is a critical factor in achieving long-term sustainability and competitiveness goals.
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