The dynamics of supply chain collaboration: intellectual and social capital perspectives with the moderating role of information sharing

Abstract

The intricate dynamics of supply chain collaboration within the aquaculture industry underscore the need for a comprehensive understanding of how various forms of capital and information sharing influence collaborative efforts. This study addresses this necessity by integrating intellectual capital theory and social capital theory as the theoretical foundation for the proposed conceptual research framework. Utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM), this research analyzed data collected from 180 shrimp farmers in East Java, Indonesia, from October 2021 to January 2022. The findings reveal that intra-organizational human capital, structural capital, inter-organizational relational capital and information sharing positively affect supply chain collaboration. Additionally, the study demonstrates that supply chain collaboration enhances both collaborative advantage and organizational performance. It also highlights the nuanced moderating role of information sharing in strengthening the impact of structural capital on collaboration. This research provides new insights into the aquaculture industry’s collaborative dynamics, offering valuable implications for practitioners and policymakers aiming to foster effective collaboration and achieve beneficial performance outcomes.

Keywords

• Intellectual capital
• social capital
• information sharing
• supply chain collaboration
• collaborative advantage
• organizational performance