Supply Chain Process Integration Capability and Project Outcomes: The Interplay of Supply Chain Visibility and Project Complexity

Abstract

This study explores how supply chain process integration capability (SCPIC) influences construction project performance (PP), with a focus on the mediating effect of supply chain visibility (SCV) and the moderating role of project complexity (PC). The goal is to deepen understanding of how integrated supply chain capabilities can drive improved project outcomes within the dynamic context of the construction industry.A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was adopted, collecting data from 235 construction employees. Established and validated measurement instruments from prior research were utilized. The relationships among variables were analyzed using variance-based structural equation modeling via ADANCO software, assessing both measurement and structural models to evaluate direct, mediating, and moderating effects.The analysis revealed that SCPIC has a significant positive effect on PP. Moreover, SCV exhibited a direct positive influence and served as a significant mediator between integration capability and performance, emphasizing its importance in facilitating real-time coordination and decision-making. The moderating analysis further indicated that PC strengthens the positive relationship between SCPIC and PP, suggesting that integration capabilities yield greater performance benefits in highly complex project environments.Grounded in the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Dynamic Capabilities Theory (DCT), this study contributes to theory by identifying SCV as a dynamic mediating capability and PC as a contextual moderator. From a practical standpoint, the findings provide valuable guidance for construction organizations, encouraging them to build more integrated, transparent, and adaptive supply chain systems to enhance overall project performance.