Barriers Affecting Supply Chain Management And Performance In Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The main aim of this research was to identify and evaluate the barriers of supply chain management to SCM performance in Saudi Arabia. Its several objectives included to explore the role of supply chain management in performance of Saudi organisations by conducting literature review, to identify and analyze the barriers to supply chain management in the country, to classify the barriers facing the effectiveness of supply chain management that might hinder supply chain performance in Saudi organisations, and to establish and analyze how supply chain barriers can be managed effectively through supply chain risk management (SCRM). The questionnaire results of 74 participants presented valuable insight and outcomes. Overall, it has been found that Saudi organisations agreed to the role of various barriers in supply chain performance. Most prevalent barriers included culture, covid-19 pandemic, dependence on a single route, data availability, purchase and supply policies, engagement and connectedness, and organizational structure. Yet, none of these barriers are found to be creating issues for supply chains of companies in KSA. This is evident from effective usage and dedication to supply chain risk management, and better supply chain management performance in the country in terms of better coordination among customers, departments, and between their supply chain and suppliers, and consequently, higher sales