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Management Science Letters

ISSN 1923-9343 (Online) - ISSN 1923-9335 (Print)
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Volume 15 Issue 4 pp. 261-272 , 2025

Resource-based view theory and its applications in supply chain management: A systematic literature review Pages 261-272 Right click to download the paper Download PDF

Authors: Robert Agwot Komakech, Thomas Ogoro Ombati, Reuben Wambua Kikwatha, Michael Githii Wainain

DOI: 10.5267/j.msl.2024.6.004

Keywords: Supply Chain Management, Resource-Based View Theory, Sustained Competitive Advantage, Resources, Capabilities

Abstract: This systematic literature review critically examines the application of the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory within Supply Chain Management (SCM) across various industries. Developed by Jay B. Barney in 1991, RBV posits that a firm's sustained competitive advantage is driven by its unique resources and capabilities that are valuable, rare, inimitable, and non-substitutable. RBV suggests that a company’s long-term competitive advantage stems from its distinct resources and capabilities, which are valuable, rare, difficult to imitate, and not easily substitutable. Despite extensive utilization in strategic management, the direct application of RBV in SCM has been less explored, particularly in understanding how specific internal resources enhance SCM capabilities and outcomes. The review adopts a systematic approach, analyzing 97 peer-reviewed articles from diverse journals. This method includes a comprehensive search and evaluation process, ensuring the inclusion of significant studies that discuss the application of RBV in SCM across various industries. The articles were sourced from Scopus databases, with keywords related to RBV and SCM to ensure thorough topic coverage. The findings indicate a pronounced increase in related publications since 2010, reflecting a growing scholarly and practical interest in RBV’s application to SCM. The findings revealed that emerging trends like integrating advanced technologies like Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things are identified as strategic resources that redefine competitive landscapes by enhancing transparency, responsiveness and responsiveness within supply chains. The review also highlights the increasing importance of sustainability practices within SCM, aligning with RBV to potentially offer a sustainable competitive advantage. Conclusively, this review contributes to both academic knowledge and guides practitioners toward leveraging internal resources strategically to navigate contemporary challenges, setting a foundation for future inquiries into global supply chain resilience and dynamic capabilities.

How to cite this paper
Komakech, R., Ombati, T., Kikwatha, R & Wainain, M. (2025). Resource-based view theory and its applications in supply chain management: A systematic literature review.Management Science Letters , 15(4), 261-272.

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