Impact of Supply Chain Activities on Productivity Performance in the Textile Industry of Pakistan

Abstract

Supply chain management plays a pivotal role in the textile industry, attracting considerable attention from industry experts and researchers, particularly regarding the challenges encountered in the final phase of e-commerce. This research aimed to investigate how crucial supply chain elements influence productivity performance within Pakistan's textile sector. The specific objectives were to pinpoint key supply chain activities adopted by this industry, evaluate their impact on productivity, and scrutinize the hurdles faced by companies in implementing these practices effectively. Employing the Theory of Constraints, the research utilized a descriptive design to gather data and address the research questions. The study involved participants from Pakistan's textile industry, selected through random sampling, resulting in a sample size of 152 as per Morgan's table. An adapted questionnaire featuring closed-ended questions was employed for online data collection, with subsequent analysis conducted using SPSS. The study's outcomes hold significance for researchers, supply chain professionals, and stakeholders. Due to limitations like restricted employee access and the absence of face-to-face meetings, an online questionnaire was chosen. The study's independent variables encompassed supply chain activities such as Information Sharing, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Capacity Planning, and Innovative Supply Chain, while Productivity Performance served as the dependent variable. Results confirmed a positive and substantial impact of these independent variables on productivity performance.