The impact mechanism of value co-creation on manufacturing supply chain innovation ecosystems

Abstract

Purpose: This research aims to explore the role of value co-creation in enhancing the health of manufacturing supply chain innovation ecosystems (SCIEs), emphasising how interaction, resource integration, and digital capability contribute to this process. Design/methodology/approach: The study employs the PLS-SEM method to analyse data from 252 survey responses of manufacturing enterprises in China. Hypotheses are tested to examine the relationships between value co-creation, interaction, resource integration, digital capability and SCIE health in the context of SCIEs. Findings: The results demonstrate that value co-creation significantly improves the health of SCIEs. Interaction and resource integration mediate this relationship, while digital capability exerts a positive moderating effect on the link between value co-creation and interaction. Originality/value: This study offers unique insights into the role of value co-creation mechanisms in strengthening the SCIE, highlighting the critical roles of interaction, resource integration, and digital capability.