Exploring the Mediating Role of Strategic Synergy between Supply Chain Agility and Smart Logistics at Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies

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Shawabkeh, K. Al, Alkhawaldeh, A. E., & Al-Kharabsheh, M. A.-H. (2024). Exploring the Mediating Role of Strategic Synergy between Supply Chain Agility and Smart Logistics at Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(10), 2575–2598.

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