Application of Industrial Robots and Enhancement of Supply Chain Efficiency:Based on the Dual Perspective of Supply Chain Governance and Operational Efficiency
This article analyzes the impact of the application of industrial robots on efficiency of corporate supply chains based on the financial data of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2011 to 2019.According to the research findings,the application of industrial robots significantly enhances the efficiency of corporate supply chains,which has been verified through a series of robustness tests.Mechanism analysis indicates that the application of industrial robots improves the supply chain efficiency through supply chain governance and operational efficiency channels,and this effect is more pronounced in the central and western regions,traditional industries,competitive industries,and companies with high market dominance,high asset specificity,and high employee compensation.Further research shows that the application of industrial robots has a positive supply chain spillover effect and can achieve efficiency improvement ensuring supply chain security.This research provides policy insights for further optimizing the formulation of policies related to the application of industrial robots and for building a high-quality supply chain system.
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