The Impact of Supply Chain Agility on Operationalizing Sustainable Procurement the Mediating Role of System and Process Integration in the Pharmaceutical Sector in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

This study provides insights into the role of supply chain agility in facilitating sustainable procurement in the pharmaceutical sector by focusing on the mediating effect of system and process integration to operationalize sustainable procurement applications. The purpose of this study is to apply the relevant supply chain management theories to determine how agile supply chain practices affect sustainable procurement effectiveness and if supply chain coordination mechanisms serve a mediating role for this linkage in developing economies. We quoted the bond of this data through structured questionnaires directed to key professionals within Saudi pharmaceutical companies. The constructs of supply chain agility, sustainable procurement and system and process integration are evaluated using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS‐SEM) technique. It suggests that SC agility significantly influences sustainable procurement. The research implications for supply chain agility aligned with systemic and process-oriented actions to foster sustainable procurement practices so that organizations can create cost-saving opportunities as they operate in an environment requiring significant compliance-related efforts due to increasingly stringent environmental regulations. This study also adds to the literature by presenting hard evidence for the mediating role of system and process integration in linking supply chain agility with sustainable procurement.