Digital transformation strategy, information technology capability and supply chain management of manufacturing enterprises: Basis for an enhanced technology innovation framework

Digital transformation strategy, information technology(it) capability, and supply chain management are crucial for manufacturing enterprises to thrive in the era of technological innovation.This study aimed to assess the relationships among digital information strategy, information technology (IT) capability and supply chain management as basis in developing enhanced technology framework.The paper utilized a descriptive method of research and self-made questionnaire as a data collection tool, with 406 employees from the Chinese manufacturing Industry participants.Non-parametric testing using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient is employed to test significant relationships.All analyses were conducted using SPSS version 28.The study revealed that respondents have good evaluation on the company's digital transformation strategy in terms of the digital transformation goals, digital investment, and digital technology capability level.Manufacturing companies have moderate or functional capability level in terms of IT infrastructure construction level, emerging IT technologies adoption and IT flexibility as agreed by the respondents.Respondents have good assessment of the supply chain management in terms of supply chain collaboration, supply chain security, and supply chain agility.Highly significant relationships exist between digital transformation strategy, IT capabilities, and supply chain.An enhanced technology innovation framework for Chinese manufacturing enterprises was developed.