Effect of Supply Chain Agility on Business Resilience in Manufacturing Firms in Australia
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Purpose: The purpose of this article was to examine effect of supply chain agility on business resilience in manufacturing firms in Australia.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Supply chain agility enhances resilience in Australian manufacturing firms by linking innovation to performance. Studies highlight the need for proactive agility strategies to prevent disruption. Strengthening agility ensures operational continuity amid uncertainties.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Dynamic capabilities theory, resource-based view (RBV) & complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory may be used to anchor future studies on the effect of supply chain agility on business resilience in manufacturing firms in Australia. Companies should create flexible sourcing strategies by diversifying suppliers across different regions and implementing dual sourcing to mitigate risks associated with disruptions. Governments should invest in improving transport, logistics, and digital infrastructure to facilitate agile supply chain operations, particularly in developing economies.
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