Purpose

The survival and growth of the ready-made garments (RMGs) sectors in Bangladesh depend on sustainable supply chain performance (SSCP). The purpose of this study is to analyse the effects of Internet of Things (IoT), supply chain collaboration and ethical sensitivity on SSCP. Also, supply chain dynamism was tested as a moderator.

Design/methodology/approach

The framework of this study has been developed to enrich the understanding of technology usage in the supply chain. In developing the framework, previous studies in the supply chain context were considered. The model was tested by using data collected from 290 executives that were employed by different RMG companies in Bangladesh. This study used a 29-item structured questionnaire measured on a 6-point Likert scale to collect the data. Covariance-based structural equation modelling (SEM) was utilised to test the data.

Findings

The results showed that there were statistically significant and positive relationships between IoT and supply chain collaboration, social performance, economic performance and environmental performance. Ethical sensitivity also influenced social and economic performance. Supply chain collaboration was found to be related to social, economic and environmental performance. However, no link was found between ethical sensitivity and environmental performance. The result also showed that supply chain dynamism acted as a moderator.

Research limitations/implications

By considering theories and interpreting the results, this study provides some theoretical and practical implications which will enhance the SSCP. The results can also facilitate strategic planning by companies.

Originality/value

This research has identified and analysed the effect of IoT on SSCP in the RMGs industry in Bangladesh where this industry serves as the main economic contributor.

中文翻译：

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物联网、供应链协作和道德敏感性对可持续绩效的影响：供应链活力的调节作用

目的

孟加拉国成衣 (RMG) 行业的生存和增长取决于可持续供应链绩效 (SSCP)。本研究的目的是分析物联网 (IoT)、供应链协作和道德敏感性对 SSCP 的影响。此外，供应链活力也作为调节因素进行了测试。

设计/方法论/途径

本研究的框架是为了丰富对供应链中技术使用的理解而开发的。在开发该框架时，考虑了供应链背景下的先前研究。该模型使用从孟加拉国不同 RMG 公司雇用的 290 名高管收集的数据进行了测试。本研究使用 29 项结构化调查问卷（按 6 点李克特量表测量）来收集数据。基于协方差的结构方程模型（SEM）被用来测试数据。

发现

结果表明，物联网与供应链协作、社会绩效、经济绩效和环境绩效之间存在统计上显着的正相关关系。道德敏感性也影响社会和经济绩效。研究发现供应链协作与社会、经济和环境绩效相关。然而，没有发现道德敏感性和环境绩效之间存在联系。结果还表明，供应链活力起到了调节作用。

研究局限性/影响

通过考虑理论和解释结果，本研究提供了一些理论和实践意义，这将增强 SSCP。结果还可以促进公司的战略规划。

原创性/价值

这项研究确定并分析了物联网对孟加拉国成药行业 SSCP 的影响，该行业是孟加拉国的主要经济贡献者。