Research on the Impact of Supply Chain Digital Transformation on Corporate Performance - Empirical Results from Manufacturing Enterprises in Guangdong Province

Abstract

 This paper focuses on small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) in Guangdong Province of China, aiming to clarify the profound impact of their supply chain digital transformation strategies on corporate performance. Based on theories such as supply chain management and the learning curve, a conceptual model of supply chain digitization for SMEs is constructed. Using 300 questionnaire surveys from Guangdong's SMEs as research samples, the study examines the relationship between supply chain digitization and corporate performance. The results show: (1) The implementation level of corporate digital transformation and performance is independent of enterprise profile variables; (2) The digitalization levels of the supply chain in procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, demand planning, warehousing, transportation, and customer service are significantly correlated with the performance levels of selected manufacturing enterprises; (3) The impact of supply chain digitalization implementation on corporate performance ranks in the order of customer service, procurement, transportation, demand planning, inventory management, manufacturing, and warehousing. Finally, based on the research results, policy recommendations are proposed to promote the implementation of supply chain digitalization, including customer service, digital technology, and human capital.