Advancement in Management and Technology (AMT)

Examining Multi-Channel Sourcing in Strengthening Supply Chain Persistence with Moderating Role of Advanced Technology Adoption

Sohail Tariq, Asad Javed, Shahzad Ahmed Khan, Fahad Al Otaibi, Junaid Zafar — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Purpose: In recent years, supply chain resilience has emerged as a crucial capability for firms which are operating in uncertain and disruption-prone environments, particularly in emerging economies. Manufacturing firms are increasingly required to implement multi-channel sourcing strategies to mitigate risks and enhance supply chain persistence. This study examines the role of multi-channel sourcing in improving supply chain resilience, with advanced technology adoption serving as a moderating variable within the Pakistan context. Methods: Data was collected through a cross-sectional survey from 325 individuals, managers of manufacturing firms and operating in four sectors: automotive, electrical and electronics, process, and machinery of Pakistan. Structural equation modeling was employed to test the influence of multi-channel sourcing on supply chain persistence. Supporting Theory: Grounded in dynamic capabilities theory, this study adopts an objective, non-manipulative research approach using primary survey data from managers involved in supply chain and operations management. Results: The findings confirm that multi-channel sourcing significantly enhances supply chain resilience, and firms with higher levels of advanced technology adoption demonstrate superior capabilities in managing multiple sourcing channels during disruptions. Conclusion: The practical implications of this study are very important because it gives evidence-based information to the Pakistani academic and industrial sectors that is useful to their business practices. This research provides valuable data to bridge the current gap in understanding the relationship between multi-channel sourcing and technology adoption in the creation of long-lasting and resilient supply chains in a dynamic and complex business environment.

FinTech Adoption as a Bridge: Linking Digital Financial Literacy to Financial Inclusion among Rural Gig Workers

Nalini Rengaswamy, Agusta Kanagaraj — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

India's gig economy is growing rapidly, especially in rural areas such as Thanjavur and Trichy, which illustrates the need for gig workers to be absorbed into the formal digital finance ecosystem. Despite being embedded within digital platforms, many gig workers face obstacles rooted in inadequate digital finance literacy, as well as lack of engagement with formal financial services. This current study aims to expand the understanding of the mediating role of FinTech Adoption (FA) between Digital Financial Literacy (DFL) and Digital Financial Inclusion (DFI) for rural gig workers. Data was collected from 334 respondents, and a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach was used for data analysis, in which Digital Financial Literacy was examined by the parameters of awareness, knowledge, skill, behavior, and attitude; FinTech Adoption was examined through perceived usefulness, ease of use, trust and security and DFI was examined by access, usage, and affordability. The results showed that FinTech Adoption partial mediated the relationship between DFL and DFI, indicating that literacy alone cannot create inclusion without a demonstrated FinTech engagement. Findings show the need for inclusive, secure, and accessible digital finance as a policy that continues to increase openness to adoption and provides sustainable economic empowerment for rural gig workers, which aligns with the national objectives for financial inclusion.

Study on Socio Economic and Demographic Status of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGS) in Chhattisgarh, India

Sohit Kumar Pandey, Nidhi Pandey, Ashok Kumar Mishra — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

There are 705 Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India with 8.6 percent of the population. Of them, there are 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in 18 states and 1 Union Territory with grave socio-economic problems. PVTGs are known to be primitive in nature, different in cultures, and geographically isolated with subsistence being the main source of livelihood and their access to education, infrastructure, and healthcare is very low. They are still disadvantaged economically, in spite of government efforts. This paper discusses the socio-economic status and cultural features of the Scheduled Tribes in the state of Chhattisgarh with the concentration on PVTGs, the most disadvantaged of them. It complies with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1 which is No Poverty, and SDG 10 which is Reduced Inequalities since it points to their marginalization both social and economic. These challenges are critical issues that need to be understood in order to develop specific policies to enhance the living standards, social inclusion and sustainable development.