How government digital governance enhances supply chain efficiency: the mediating role of resource misallocation

This study examines the impact of government digital governance on corporate supply chain efficiency using a difference-in-differences approach and panel data from Chinese A-share listed firms. The results show that government digital governance significantly enhances corporate supply chain efficiency by alleviating internal financial and external market resource misallocation. The effect is particularly pronounced among firms located southeast of the Hu Huanyong Line, those closer to suppliers, non-state-owned enterprises, and firms with lower supply chain concentration. This study offers empirical evidence on the economic effects of government digital governance and provides insights into promoting resilient, efficient supply chain systems in transitional economies.