THE INFLUENCE OF BUSINESS SUPPLY CHAIN RESPONSIVENESS TO COMPETITIVENESS - A CASE STUDY OF BUSINESS IN BA RIA VUNG TAU PROVINCE

Abstract

This study aims to identify factors creating responsiveness of the supply chain influencing the business competitiveness, applied for manufacturing businesses in Ba Ria Vung Tau. The reults reveal four factors contributing to supply chain responsiveness which impact the competitiveness of businesses: (1) the responsiveness of operating systems, (2) the responsivess of logistics process, (3) the responsivess of suppliers, and (4) the ability of co-operation with strategic suppliers. Based on the findings, managerial implications of the responsiveness of business supply chain for manufacturing businesses in Ba Ria Vung Tau in coming time are proposed to enhance their competitiveness and sustainable development.