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Operational performance entitling the knowledge of inventory management practices on business performance: a mediational study

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : Emerald

Source : Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication

Url : https://doi.org/10.1108/gkmc-07-2022-0177

Campus : Coimbatore

School : School of Business

Year : 2022

Abstract : Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of knowledge of inventory management practices (KIMP) on operational performance (OP) and business performance (BP). This study emphasized understanding the mediational effect of OPs among KIMP and BP in manufacturing firms of Indian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach This study analysed the above relationship from the data collected from 351 key officials of 170 Indian SMEs. The detailed analysis, including reliability, validity and testing hypothesis, was done in advanced SmartPLS-SEM 3.3.3 software. Findings The findings show that KIMP directly influences OP; thus, a company's OP significantly impacts the overall BP. The KIMP has no significant effect on BP. In line with this, the study findings demonstrate a significant, high mediation effect of OPs between KIMP and BP. Originality/value The KIMP on OP has been sparsely studied earlier, and neither have they conceptualized in understanding its impact on BP. In such tumultuous times, key manufacturing executives should stress the importance of KIMP as a comprehensive perspective.

Cite this Research Publication : Rashmi Ranjan Panigrahi, Jamini Ranjan Meher, Avinash K. Shrivastava, Gokulananda Patel, Lalatendu Kesari Jena, Operational performance entitling the knowledge of inventory management practices on business performance: a mediational study, Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, Emerald, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1108/gkmc-07-2022-0177

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