Impact of Uncertainty and Supply Chain Maturity on Supply Chain Performance of Indian Companies

Abstract

In a technology oriented business environment organizations view process as their strategic assets which is a new business approach. Organizations now do not view their supply chain as a collection of functional areas instead they are viewed as highly integrated process as a combination. In order to have a sustainable supply chain organizations need to have a matured supply chain which is integrated from suppliers till the end customers. The maturity level determine the ability of the organization to respond to the changes and uncertainties that occur in the business environment. The organization with high level of maturity have a dynamic supply chain that is adaptable and flexible to any changes on the other hand firms with lower maturity level have a very minimal coordination with its partners and suppliers, lesser visibility of supply chain and finds difficult to adapt and react to any changes. Though there are many research on supply chain maturity, but the impact of supply chain maturity on performance and profitability is not studied in detail and not studied in Indian perspective. The project approaches this gap and aims to identify the impact of uncertainty and supply chain maturity on supply chain performance of Indian companies with the help of detailed questionnaire.