IMPACT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE IN IRANIAN OIL AND GAS COMPANIES

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This study aims to examine the influence of supply chain management practices on the performance of the supply chain in oil and gas companies in Iran. Methodology: This is quantitative survey-based research and sampling is a simple random in which data are collected through a standard questionnaire. The questionnaires are distributed among 170 respondents in west oil and gas companies in Iran. The sample consists of 78% male and 22% female, who are mostly from the age range of 35-45. For hypotheses testing, descriptive statistics and structural modeling systems are used through SPSS and AMOS software to investigate the relationships between variables. Main Findings: The finding reveals that all supply chain management practices, namely supply chain unity, information sharing, and partner relationship management, have a significant positive impact on supply chain performance. Applications of this study: The findings of the study can be implemented in the oil and gas industry to enhance supply chain performance. Besides, chain managers will understand the effects of implementing effective and high-quality supply chain unity, information sharing, and partner relationship management in performing of the supply chain in their companies. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study contributes to the literature by utilizing the social exchange theory in the relationship between supply chain management practices and supply chain performance in oil and gas companies.