This study aims to analyze the impact of environmental uncertainty and Incoterm on strategic alliances and competitive advantage in the Freight Forwarder Industry in Indonesia. The measuring method examines how variables, including environmental uncertainty, Incoterm, and strategic alliances, affect competitive advantage using SmartPLS technology and structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis. The questionnaire was created using a 5-point Likert scale. Through a simple random selection procedure, study participants selected freight forwarder companies. Validity, reliability, and significance tests—often along with hypothesis testing—are all included in the sequential data analysis. The study has identified the following relationships based on an evaluation of the data processing: Strategic alliances are positively impacted by environmental uncertainty, Incoterm is positively affected by environmental uncertainty, Incoterm is positively influenced by competitive advantage, and strategic alliances are positively affected by competitive advantage. The novelty of this study is the influence of environmental uncertainty and Incoterm on Strategic alliance and competitive advantage in the Freight Forwarder Industry in Indonesia. The theoretical implication supports previous theories on environmental uncertainty and Incoterm to increase competitive advantage through strategic alliances. The practical implication is for the management of a Freight forwarding company to scan the uncertainty of the logistics environment and implement the selection of the right Incoterm to encourage strategic alliances to encourage competitive advantage. This research makes a significant contribution to the advancement of scientific principles, particularly within the field of strategic management. Furthermore, it provides a valuable reference and comparative material for future studies focusing on the impact of environmental uncertainty and Incoterm on strategic alliances and competitive advantage within the freight forwarder industry in Indonesia.

The complexity of risk management and supply chain optimization in the business context, especially in financial institutions such as banking, highlights several factors that require special attention. In the banking sector, where risk and operational smoothness are crucial, risk management and supply chain optimization play pivotal roles in maintaining stability and competitiveness. The objective of this research is to explore the extent to which the implementation of ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) and SCM (Supply Chain Management) can create a competitive advantage, influence decision-making, and ultimately impact company performance. The research methodology employed is quantitative. Data collection was conducted through the distribution of Likert-scale questionnaires with a score range from 1 to 5. The sample selection process utilized random sampling techniques, involving managers and staff working in State-Owned Enterprises (SOE/BUMN) in Indonesia. The study analyzed 263 samples, with data collected from February 2023 to June 2023. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS software facilitated data analysis. The results indicate that ERM significantly influences competitive advantage and decision-making, but it does not directly impact company performance. Similarly, SCM has a significant positive impact on competitive advantage and decision-making but does not directly affect company performance. Competitive advantage, in this study, did not prove to enhance firm performance or act as a mediator connecting ERM and SCM to company performance. However, decision-making significantly influences company performance and serves as a significant mediator in the relationship between ERM and SCM concerning company performance.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become essential for business. The adoption rate of IoT has dropped recently and this could be due to security, privacy, and trust issues. Blockchain (BC) has the potential to mitigate the risk of security, privacy, and trust. However, few studies examined the integration between IoT and BC in the context of developing countries. The purpose of this study is to examine the predictors of IoT adoption by telecommunication companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). In addition, the study aims to examine the moderating role of BC as well as the effect of using IoT and BC on the competitive advantage of companies. Based on technology acceptance model, social exchange theory, and resource-based view, the study proposed that security, privacy, trust, communication quality, perceived ease of use (PEOU), and perceived usefulness (PU) affect positively the adoption of IoT. BC is proposed as a moderating variable and expected with IoT to affect the competitive advantage of companies. The population includes all the telecommunication companies in GCC. Data was collected using purposive sampling from IT professionals. The results of data analysis using SmartPLS showed that security, privacy, trust, PU, and PEOU positively affected the adoption of IoT. BC and IoT adoption have a positive effect on competitive advantage. Further, BC moderated only the effect of security and privacy on the adoption of IoT. Services providers must enhance the security, privacy, and trust of IoT services by deploying BC technology. Effective integration of IoT and BC will lead to the achievement of competitive advantages.

As one of the garment producers in the world, Indonesia continues to strive to increase its competitive advantage in the current growth and development. Various factors can influence the improvement of competitive advantage in the garment sector. This study investigates the competitive advantage in the garment sector as influenced by supply chain strategy and supplier environment, moderated by environmental uncertainty in garment companies in West Java. The population of this study was 250 garment companies, and the sample was 152 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS). The findings of this study are (1) supply chain strategy is positively influenced by supplier environment; (2) competitive advantage is influenced by supplier environment and supply chain strategy; and (3) environmental uncertainty can moderate supplier environment and supply chain strategy in influencing competitive advantage.

This paper identifies the degree of strategic agility and its relationship with the competitive advantage in the private hospitals in Jordan. To achieve this goal, a special questionnaire was developed for a sample of managers in hospitals. The study distributed 208 questionnaires to 27 hospitals, and managed to collect 95% of them, properly. The target group was mainly hospital directors, deputy directors, district directors and department heads. The researcher presented a set of recommendations that could be considered necessary to achieve a level of competitive advantage in all fields of hospital work. In the light of the problem of research and its questions and the review of relevant studies, the current research sought to test the validity of the hypotheses of the study. The results of the statistical analysis revealed that there is a statistically significant relationship between the extent of the Agility exercise and the competitive advantage of private hospitals in Jordan (α=0.05). The results also showed that there was a statistically significant relationship between the strategic sensitivity and competitive advantage of the private hospitals in Jordan (α = 0.05). However, the results of the hypothesis did not differ from the second sub-hypothesis, where there was a statistically significant relationship between the substantial and competitive advantages of private hospitals in Jordan (α = 0.05). Finally, the statistical analysis found that there is a statistically significant relationship between technology and competitive advantage in private hospitals in Jordan (α = 0.05).

The aim of this study is to explore the impact of intellectual capital on the achievement of competitive advantage in organizations. It also aims to explore the mediating impact of innovation on the relationship between intellectual capital and the achievement of competitive advantage. To meet the study’s goals, the researchers reviewed the relevant literature. The researchers also provide definitions for intellectual capital and innovation. They also identified the dimensions of intellectual capital (i.e. structural, human and relational capital). The study identified the types of innovation (incremental and radical innovation) and found that intellectual capital significantly influences on the achievement of competitive advantage. Moreover, the study found that innovation has a mediating influence on the relationship between intellectual capital and the achievement of a competitive advantage.

Small and Medium Business (UKM) of bread and cake can develop and encounter business competition if they are concerned greatly with their marketing performance. The purpose of this study was to determine: 1. The effect of market orientation and product innovation on marketing performance of Bread and Cake UKMs. 2.The moderating effect of competitive ad-vantage, strengthens or weakens, of market orientation and product innovation on the marketing performance of Bread and Cake UKMs partially. Data were obtained through offline questionnaire distribution to 80 respondents. The respondents were the business owners and employees of Bread and Cake UKMs in Bengkulu, Indonesia. The data analysis used in this research was Structural Equation Model (SEM) which was operated through the Partial Least Square (PLS) program, SmartPLS 3.2.9. The result indicated that market orientation and product innovation partially influenced marketing performance. Competitive advantage partially moderated (strengthens) the effect of market orientation and product innovation on marketing performance. This research contributes to the theoretical development of competitive advantage which moderates the effect of market orientation and product innovation partially on marketing performance. The study also helps to find the strategy to increase the marketing performance of Bread and Cake UKMs in Bengkulu, Indonesia.

The purpose of this research is to investigate the influence of supply chain management methods on competitive advantage in Saudi Arabian manufacturing firms, with a particular emphasis on the function of information sharing quality as a moderating variable. The data received from a sample of Saudi manufacturing enterprises were analyzed using a structural equation modelling technique. According to the findings, customer relationships, the level of information sharing, and strategic supplier partnerships all have strong beneficial impacts on competitive advantage. However, the influence of information sharing quality alone on competitive advantage was shown to be statistically negligible. These results emphasize the necessity of developing strong customer relationships, encouraging effective information exchange procedures, and creating strategic collaborations with suppliers to gain a competitive edge. The research adds to the current literature by providing insights unique to Saudi Arabian industrial firms. The results are important for managers and decision-makers developing competitive supply chain management strategies. Future studies may investigate other factors and dimensions, as well as perform longitudinal studies, to better understand the structures of supply chain management and competitive advantage in the Saudi context.

The paper investigates the Competitive Advantage in the Jordanian Commercial Banks (JCB) and its relationship with the Business Intelligence Systems (BIS) through the moderate influence of the Entrepreneurial Markets. Business Intelligence Systems (BIS), can extract a better knowledge for the performance and future gains for the organization. Therefore, it can pin point the impasse which in turn results in a suitable result for the problem in hand. As a result, the organization success will increase due to the efficiency of management performance. This study explores the Intelligent System (IS) relationship with Competitive Advantage (CA) through monitoring the moderating role of Entrepreneurial Marketing (EM). A survey is implemented for the data collection & analysis with 300 questionnaires, and (PLS) is used for the analyses. The results indicate that BIS was definitely related to Competitive Advantage, and EM moderated the connection between BIS and Competitive Advantage.

This study aims to analyze the influence of supply chain policies, logistical capabilities, on logistical integration and competitive advantage in SMEs in Indonesia. The measurement method uses structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis using SmartPLS 4.0 software to analyze the influence of supply chain policies, logistical capabilities, on logistics integration and competitive advantage. The research data was obtained from distributing online questionnaires via social media. The questionnaire was designed using a Likert scale of 7. The respondents used in this study were SMEs owners who were determined through simple random sampling. The online questionnaire was distributed to 490 UKM owners. The stages of data analysis are validity test, reliability test and significance test or hypothesis test. Based on the results of data processing carried out, it was found that supply chain policy has a positive effect on logistical integration, logistics capability has a positive effect on logistics integration, supply chain policy has a positive effect on competitive advantage, logistics capability has a positive effect on competitive advantage, logistics integration has a positive effect on competitive advantage competitive. The novelty of this research is the relationship model of logistics capability and supply chain policy on logistics integration and competitive advantage in SMEs organizations. The theoretical implication of this research is to support previous theories that logistics capability and supply chain policy play a role in encouraging increased logistics integration and encouraging increased competitive advantage in SMEs organizations. The practical implication of this research is the management of SMEs to implement logistics capability and create and implement supply chain policies to encourage increased logistics integration so that it will increase competitive advantage.