Assessing the Impact of Green Digital Transformational Leadership on Supply Chain Resilience and Transformation: A Case Study Approach Exploring the Role of Digital Innovation in Sustainable Supply Chain Practices

Abstract

This study examines the impact of green digital transformational leadership (G-DTL) on supply chain resilience and digital transformation with respect to the mediating role of green logistics management (ALGM), green digital capabilities (G-DAC), and green supply chain digital transformation (G-DSCT). The statistical population consisted of supply chain professionals in Iran, a country that is pursuing the greening of industries due to environmental challenges. Given the high dispersion of the target population, data collection was conducted through the social network LinkedIn, and ultimately, 200 valid responses were received. Structural equation modeling using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method was employed to test the nine research hypotheses. The results showed that G-DTL has a positive and significant effect on ALGM, G-DAC, G-DSCR, and G-DSCT, confirming the important role of green digital leadership in strengthening organizational capabilities and supply chain resilience. Furthermore, ALGM has a positive effect on G-DAC and G-DSCT, and G-DAC and G-DSCR positively influence G-DSCT, indicating a close relationship between green actions, digital capabilities, and supply chain transformation. Nevertheless, the effect of ALGM on G-DSCR was not significant, indicating the existence of possible moderating factors. The findings suggest that supply chain managers enhance their organization’s resilience and sustainable performance by implementing green digital strategies, and this study contributes to the development of the scientific literature on green leadership, digital capabilities, and supply chain resilience.