From IoT Adoption to Innovation: Unpacking the Mediating Mechanisms of Supply Chain Integration and Agility

Abstract

This study investigates innovation performance through the lens of the Internet of Things (IoT) and in the context of supply chain globalization. For theoretical support this study employs dynamic capabilities theory; however, data analysis was performed using SPSS. Results demonstrate that IoT capabilities (i.e., smart environmental creation, data processing) have both direct and indirect relations with innovation performance. Perceived business force (competition and policies) and environmental uncertainty are both moderating variables in the proposed research framework, whereas supply chain integration and supply chain agility are demonstrated to be positive mediators between IoT and innovation performance. These results extend the application of dynamic capability theory in the context of the digital supply chain and offer actionable insights for managers seeking to leverage IoT capabilities to drive innovation under uncertain business environments.