Environmental Dynamics in the Technology Adaptation of Digital Supply Chain for Bangladesh’s Readymade Garments Sector

Abstract

The study aims to investigate the challenges of
technology adoption in the Digital Supply Chain (DSC) of the
Readymade Garment (RMG) sector, focusing on environmental
barriers. The study utilizes the T-O-E framework to examine a
sample of 380 participants, consisting of owners and top managers
from RMG facilities. The data is analyzed using PLS-SEM
Modeling with the aid of SmartPLS4 software. It examines the
complex interrelationships between competitive pressure,
consumer, external support, stakeholder networks, environmental
concerns, and technology adoption within the digital supply chain
of the RMG industry. The finding shows that the technology
adoption is substantially influenced by environment (correlation:
0.598), particularly regarding the alignment with customers. The
analysis of mediation sheds light on the significance of the
environment in both partial and complete mediation, as it exerts
influence on competitive pressures, customer involvement,
external support, and stakeholder networks. Comprehending this
interrelationship is crucial for making well-informed business and
policy formulation decisions. Organizations must incorporate
environmental factors into their strategic decision-making
processes, ensuring sustainable technologies are adopted.
Policymakers can employ these findings to implement
environmentally sustainable policies, promoting innovation within
the RMG sector. These measures guarantee the long-term viability
of the industry and promote ecological accountability.