Navigating Uncertainties: The Influence of Lean and Agile Supply Chain Strategies on Non-Financial Performance in Nigerian Manufacturing Industries
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https://doi.org/10.47941/ijscl.3626Keywords:
Supply Chain, Uncertainty, Leans, Agile, Performance, Manufacturing.Abstract
Purpose: This study examines how lean and agile supply chain strategies affect non-financial performance in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector under uncertainty.
Methodology: Guided by RBV and TCE, the study evaluates uncertainty across upstream, midstream, and downstream activities. Data from 257 respondents (85.66% response rate) were analyzed using SPSS and SEM (SmartPLS 4).
Findings: Upstream uncertainty supports lean strategy, while midstream uncertainty drives agile strategy; downstream uncertainty has no significant effect. Lean strategy shows no significant impact on operational performance, whereas agile strategy has a strong positive effect, indicating greater effectiveness under uncertainty.
Contribution: The study highlights how supply chain uncertainty shapes strategy effectiveness and underscores the importance of context-based strategic decision-making for improved performance
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