The role of USD unavailability in moderating the relationship between sustainability supply chain processes and corporate performance in Egypt

Karim Soliman (), Moataz Kamel () and Khaled El-Sakty ()

International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 2025, vol. 8, issue 3, 4248-4260

Abstract: This study aims to examine how the unavailability of the US Dollar (USD) moderates the relationship between Sustainability Supply Chain Processes (SSCP) and corporate performance in the Egyptian automotive sector. It addresses the question of whether and to what extent currency scarcity affects the positive outcomes typically associated with supply chain management strategies. A quantitative approach was adopted, collecting primary data through surveys administered to 356 employees across key departments (e.g., production, logistics, customer service) in a leading automotive company. The study used cluster random sampling and analyzed the data using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via SmartPLS software. The reliability and validity of the constructs were assessed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Results indicate that SSCP positively and significantly affects corporate performance. However, USD unavailability has a significant negative moderating effect on this relationship. In conditions of high USD scarcity, the influence of SSCP on corporate performance becomes negligible. This highlights the disruptive impact of macroeconomic currency constraints on the effectiveness of supply chain strategies. Academically, the study contributes to the literature on supply chain management in emerging markets by integrating macroeconomic factors such as foreign currency availability. Practically, it suggests that firms in currency-constrained environments should adopt resilient supply chain strategies, diversify sourcing and financing approaches, and collaborate with policymakers to address systemic currency challenges.

Keywords: Automotive industry; corporate performance; Egypt; innovation competence; just-in-time production; operational efficiency; supply chain management; total quality management; USD. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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