The role of green alliance capabilities in supply chain integration and sustainable performance: moderating effects of ambidexterity
研究了绿色联盟管理能力如何通过绿色协作实践影响绿色供应链整合与可持续绩效，并发现组织双元性会增强这一正向关系，对葡萄牙工业企业数据进行了实证检验。
Purpose This study aims to investigate the impact of green alliance management capabilities on green supply chain integration and sustainable performance through green collaborative practices, considering the moderating role of ambidexterity. Design/methodology/approach A theoretical model grounded in the resource-based view (RBV) and dynamic capabilities (DCs) theories was developed and empirically tested using structural equation modeling. Data were collected from a sample of 358 valid responses obtained from industrial enterprises operating in Portugal. Findings The results indicate that green alliance management capabilities positively influence green collaborative practices, which, in turn, significantly affect both green supply chain integration and sustainable performance. Moreover, the positive effect of green alliance management capabilities on green collaborative practices is stronger when organizational ambidexterity is high. Practical implications Managers should prioritize the development of green alliance management capabilities to foster knowledge exchange, innovation and long-term value creation. Encouraging green collaborative practices enhances coordination, reduces costs and strengthens supply chain resilience. For small and medium-sized enterprises, cultivating ambidexterity helps balance exploration and exploitation, thereby improving sustainability alignment and competitiveness. Originality/value This study integrates the RBV and DC perspectives to explain how alliance management capabilities translate into sustainable outcomes through collaboration. It highlights ambidexterity as a key contingency that amplifies the effects of these capabilities, offering novel insights into how collaboration and adaptability jointly foster sustainable and resilient supply chains.