Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research

Publication Date

12-1-2025

Abstract

This study examines how supply chain structure diversification drives high-quality enterprise development in the digital economy. Using panel data from Chinese listed non-financial firms (2009–2023), we find that diversification of both suppliers and customers significantly improves firms’ total factor productivity (TFP), and the results remain robust after controlling for endogeneity. Mechanism analyses show that diversification enhances innovation capability, sustainability performance, and risk resilience, while digital supply chains strengthen these effects by improving information flow and coordination. Heterogeneity tests reveal that the impact is greater for firms with higher operational efficiency, cultural synergy, and information transparency. Overall, the findings highlight that diversified and digitally integrated supply chains are essential for innovation-driven, resilient, and sustainable enterprise growth.

Volume

20

Issue

4

DOI

10.3390/jtaer20040301

E-ISSN

07181876

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