The Effect of Strategic Supplier Partnership on Competitive Advantage With Supply Chain Flexibility as an Intervening Variable

Authors

  • Muhammad Dereiza Andryansyah Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University
  • Asep Supriadi Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University
  • Diqbal Satyanegara Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ijabm.v4i6.814

Keywords:

Strategic Supplier Partnership, Supply Chain Flexibility, Competitive Advantage

Abstract

This study aims to identify the influence of strategic supplier partnerships (X) on competitive advantage (Y) through supply chain flexibility (Z) as an intervening variable.The method used in this study is quantitative research with a descriptive approach. Respondents in this study were 61 coffee shop managers located in Cilegon City. The data analysis technique used in this study was Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using the SmartPLS.3 analysis tool. The results show that: (1) strategic supplier partnerships have a positive and significant effect on competitive advantage, (2) strategic supplier partnerships have a positive and significant effect on supply chain flexibility, (3) supply chain flexibility has a positive and significant effect on competitive advantage, and (4) strategic supplier partnerships have a positive and significant effect on competitive advantage through supply chain flexibility

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Published

2026-01-18