Evaluating the mediating role of information sharing between the main drivers and performance in the Moroccan automotive supply chain

Abstract

Companies are reaping the advantages of integration mostly through information sharing. The main goal of this study is to develop an empirical model based on results from Meta Analytic Review, in order to explain the impact of five explanatory variables from existing literature (Trust, Legal Contract, Commitment, Power, IT Capacity) on Financial and Non-Financial Performance via the mediating variable (Information Sharing) across the Moroccan Automotive Supply Chain. The choice of the Moroccan Supply Chain is based on the very limited and underdeveloped existing literature. To feel this gap, we conducted a questionnaire on a sample of 100 employees working in ‘Tangier Automotive City’. Using SPSS 28.0 software, we attempt to verify the reliability and validity of the measurement scales. Subsequently, we proceeded to test the hypotheses via the structural equation modelling method with the help of the Smart PLS software. The results show the effect of the studied variables on sharing of information. They also show how important sharing information is for improving supply chain performance. This research fills a vacuum in the literature by using real-world examples from a developing nation and giving Moroccan managers useful advice on how to improve cooperation in the supply chain.