DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.174111.4 ISSN: 2046-1402

Investigating Contextual Factors Affecting Digital Transformation Synergy and Supply Chain Financial Sustainability Models

Nguyen Thi Hang, Nam Vu Quynh
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Background In the context of accelerating digital transformation, the alignment between digital transformation initiatives and sustainable supply chain finance has become an important issue for firms seeking to improve operational coordination and financial efficiency. This alignment, however, is influenced not only by technological adoption but also by organizational and contextual conditions such as governance structures, strategic orientation, and resource availability. Existing studies have not sufficiently examined how these contextual factors jointly shape the integration of digital transformation and supply chain finance. Methods This study adopts a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative analysis based on survey data with qualitative insights. A multidimensional analytical framework is developed to examine the contextual factors affecting the integration between digital transformation and sustainable supply chain finance. The framework includes leadership vision, strategic orientation, information-sharing mechanisms, supplier collaboration, organizational resources, process readiness, and access to financial and credit resources. Result Multiple linear regression analysis indicates that Process Readiness (SSDN) is the primary statistically significant driver of integrated digital transformation and supply chain finance implementation behavior (β = 0.321, p = 0.007), whereas Information-Sharing Mechanism (XD) exhibits marginal statistical significance (β = 0.236, p = 0.050). The remaining five contextual predictors (TN, DH, HTPT, NLDN, CCTC) demonstrated non-significant direct effects in the regression model, suggesting their influence may be indirect or context-dependent. Conclusion The study provides empirical evidence that operational process readiness and transparent information-sharing mechanisms are the critical enablers for digital transformation and supply chain finance integration in resource-constrained environments. Alignment depends primarily on internal execution capabilities rather than strategic ambitions alone.

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