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    The Influence of IT Infrastructure and Supply Chain Flexibility on Supply Chain Performance in the Apparel Manufacturing Sector
    (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025) Kulasekara, D; Sandaruwan, D; Ekanayake, T; Perera, A; Wisenthige, K; Aluthwala, C
    In a developing country, the apparel manufacturing sector needs to improve their performance, reduce costs, and satisfy the demands of a highly competitive global market. Thus, Supply Chain Management (SCM), particularly the influence of IT Infrastructure (ITI) and Supply Chain Flexibility (SCF) in driving Supply Chain Performance (SCP), focuses on their combine within the Sri Lankan apparel manufacturing sector. These relationships were evaluated using a quantitative research approach, with data gathered from Supply Chain (SC) professionals in apparel manufacturing companies. The study reveals that SCF mediates the relationship between ITI and SCP, indicating the importance of a flexible SC in moving ITI investments into functional performance improvements. Considering the current environment, apparel manufacturers should apply methods that relate ITI capabilities to the SC ability to respond to changing demands. Technological foundation influences SCF, enabling organizations to respond effectively to market demand and operational challenges. Consequently, SCF significantly contributes to SCP by improving flexibility, reducing costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. Some of the practical implication include the usage of advanced IT systems including prophetic analytics and enterprise resource planning tools to enhance SC responsiveness. In addition, development of collaborative relationship with suppliers and partners can enhance the effect of SCF and SCP, making Sri Lanka apparel manufacturers more competent to perform international standard. Future studies are encouraged to take these findings to other sectors and regions to explore the influence of new technologies and other external factors. In this way, it would be possible to achieve more advancements in the SCM practices in response to the current global market challenges.
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    Exploring deceptive behavior in intra-organizational activities of teleworkers in the IT sector in Sri Lanka
    (Springer Science and Business, 2025-07-04) Rajapakshe, W; Bangsajayah B.S.A
    This study aims to explore and validate a conceptual framework based on socio-technical systems and information manipulation theories to understand how deficiencies in IT infrastructure and interpersonal distrust lead to communication breakdowns and foster deceptive behavior. The research examines this phenomenon, which became particularly pronounced as companies shifted to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study employs moderated regression analysis (MRA) utilizing the PROCESS macro model 7 to assess hypotheses concerning the mediated moderation effect of deception. Data was collected from a judgmental sample comprising 200 remote IT workers to probe their motivations for deceptive practices within virtual work environments. Research findings demonstrate that the moderated mediation index (the interpersonal trust index) is −.1894. Moderated mediation is statistically significant, not including zero, as indicated by the 95% confidence interval (−.2380 to −.1385). Interpersonal trust moderates the indirect effect of IT infrastructure on communication deception. These findings imply that teleworkers can effectively communicate information if companies provide the infrastructure. Interpersonal trust can increase communication even in inappropriate household environments. Employers should prioritize managing trust and maximizing human capital to create a win–win situation for the company and teleworkers. This study sheds light on the role of interpersonal trust in shaping the relationship between communication and deception, filling a gap in the empirical literature on virtual work environments in the post-pandemic landscape. It provides novel insights by demonstrating how organizational trust moderates communication dynamics and mediates the influence of both deceit and IT infrastructure provision.