Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/287101 
Year of Publication: 
2021
Citation: 
[Journal:] Annals of Operations Research [ISSN:] 1572-9338 [Publisher:] Springer US [Place:] New York, NY [Year:] 2021 [Pages:] 1-30
Publisher: 
Springer US, New York, NY
Abstract: 
Supply chain viability (SCV) is an emerging concept of growing importance in operations management. This paper aims to conceptualize, develop, and validate a measurement scale for SCV. SCV is first defined and operationalized as a construct, followed by content validation and item measure development. Data have been collected through three independent samplings comprising a total of 558 respondents. Both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses are used in a step-wise manner for scale development. Reliability and validity are evaluated. A nomological model is theorized and tested to evaluate nomological validity. For the first time, our study frames SCV as a novel and distinct construct. The findings show that SCV is a hierarchical and multidimensional construct, reflected in organizational structures, organizational resources, dynamic design capabilities, and operational aspects. The findings reveal that a central characteristic of SCV is the dynamic reconfiguration of SC structures in an adaptive manner to ensure survival in the long-term perspective. This research conceptualizes and provides specific, validated dimensions and item measures for SCV. Practitioner directed guidance and suggestions are offered for improving SCV during the COVID-19 pandemic and future severe disruptions.
Subjects: 
Supply chain viability
COVID-19 pandemic
Measurement
Scale development
Second-order construct
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Published Version

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