Can intercluster coordination mediate the relationship between supply chain flexibility and humanitarian supply chain performance?

PurposeThe occurrence of disaster and crisis is increasing. They are complex as well as challenging for humanitarian organizations (HOs) and societies involved in disaster relief operations. This study examined the nexus between supply chain flexibility (SCF) and humanitarian supply chain performanc...

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Published in:Journal of humanitarian logistics and supply chain management 2022-07, Vol.12 (3), p.449-470
Main Authors: Kwateng, Kwame Owusu, Tetteh, Francis Kamewor, Asare, Nancy, Manu, Derrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Collaboration
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Disasters
Flexibility
Humanitarian supply chain performance
Humanitarianism
Intercluster coordination
Pandemics
Supply chain flexibility
Supply chains
Tsunamis
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Summary:PurposeThe occurrence of disaster and crisis is increasing. They are complex as well as challenging for humanitarian organizations (HOs) and societies involved in disaster relief operations. This study examined the nexus between supply chain flexibility (SCF) and humanitarian supply chain performance (HSCP) among HOs with empirical evidence from HOs in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed the quantitative method to explore the interdependencies among the variables. In congruence with this, the study employed the purposive and convenience sampling technique to obtain information from 168 respondents. The analysis was done using SPSS version 23 and Smart PLS version 3.FindingsThe outcome indicates that intercluster coordination (ICC) plays a significant mediating role between SCF and HSCP.Practical implicationsThe outcome of the study indicates that a closer and stronger relationship ensures proper channel use among the HOs. This will improve the performance of the supply chain of HOs and their ability to deal with supply chain uncertainties.Originality/valueThe discovery of this study provides empirical support to the resource-based view theory. Thus, practitioners in the humanitarian setting give priority to factors that could enhance flexibility in their supply chain as well as implement coordination strategies to achieve a responsive humanitarian supply chain (HSC) system in the quest to minimize the outcome of disasters.
ISSN:2042-6747
2042-6755
DOI:10.1108/JHLSCM-09-2021-0086