Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Performance Outcomes: Examining the Moderating Influence of Dynamic Capabilities

Abstract

This study seeks to examine the moderating influence of dynamic capabilities on the relationship between sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices and supply chain performance outcomes. Grounded in the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Dynamic Capabilities Theory, the research adopts a quantitative survey design to collect data from 91 manufacturing firms within the Greater Accra region of Ghana. The findings indicate that both SSCM practices and dynamic capabilities independently exert a strong positive impact on supply chain performance. However, dynamic capabilities do not significantly moderate the relationship between SSCM practices and performance outcomes.

These results suggest that while dynamic capabilities are essential for improving performance, their role as a moderator in the SSCM–performance nexus may be context-dependent. The study recommends that managers embed sustainability principles throughout their supply chains and continuously develop dynamic capabilities by leveraging environmental scanning, strategic agility, and industry 4.0 technologies. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of conducting feasibility assessments and strategic evaluations prior to implementing SSCM initiatives to determine the potential role of dynamic capabilities in enhancing sustainability outcomes. This research contributes to both academic literature and managerial practice by offering new insights into the interaction between sustainability and dynamic capabilities within supply chain contexts.