Does Firm Age Matter? Industry 4.0, Supply Chain Flexibility, and Corporate Resilience in Manufacturing Environments

Authors

  • Rubén Michael Rodríguez González Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Mexico
  • Gonzalo Maldonado-Guzmán Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Mexico https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8814-6415

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1229/tecempresarialjournal.v21i2.822

Keywords:

Industry 4.0, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Resilience, Firm Age

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between Industry 4.0 Strategy, Supply Chain Flexibility, and Corporate Resilience in manufacturing firms, considering Firm Age as a moderating variable. Drawing on Dynamic Capabilities Theory, the Resource-Based View, and Contingency Theory, the research proposes that Industry 4.0 Strategy enhances Corporate Resilience both directly and indirectly through Supply Chain Flexibility. The empirical analysis was conducted using data from 304 manufacturing firms from the automotive, aerospace, metalworking, chemical, and textile sectors. The research model was tested through partial least squares structural equation modeling using SmartPLS 4.1.1.8. The results show that Industry 4.0 Strategy has a positive effect on Supply Chain Flexibility and Corporate Resilience. Likewise, Supply Chain Flexibility positively influences Corporate Resilience and mediates the relationship between Industry 4.0 Strategy and Corporate Resilience. However, Firm Age does not significantly moderate the proposed relationships. These findings contribute to the literature by showing that digital strategy strengthens resilience mainly through flexible supply chain capabilities, while organizational age does not necessarily condition this process in manufacturing environments.

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2026-06-13

How to Cite

Rodríguez González, R. M., & Maldonado-Guzmán, G. (2026). Does Firm Age Matter? Industry 4.0, Supply Chain Flexibility, and Corporate Resilience in Manufacturing Environments. TEC EMPRESARIAL, 21(2), 72–88. https://doi.org/10.1229/tecempresarialjournal.v21i2.822