Big Data Pilot Zones and Supply Chain Resilience—Quasi-Experimental Evidence From China

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Journal of Business Logistics Pub Date : 2025-07-16 DOI:10.1111/jbl.70026

Xuefeng Zhang, TongTong Zhao, Ruoyu Chen, Guo Li

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Abstract

The establishment of big data pilot zones (BDPZs) has generated substantial scholarly and practical focus, yet there remains limited understanding of their effects on supply chain resilience (SCR) at the microenterprise level. This study utilizes China's BDPZ as a quasi-experimental framework and analyzes firm-level panel data from the second quarter of 2009 to the fourth quarter of 2023 to evaluate the effects of BDPZ on supply chain resilience (SCR) as well as the underlying mechanisms involved. BDPZ's effects are analyzed using a staggered difference-in-differences approach, and SCR at the firm level is assessed using the entropy weight method. The findings indicate that China's BDPZ significantly enhance firms' SCR. In addition, mechanism testing reveals that this enhancement is primarily achieved through improved product competitiveness, alleviated financing constraints, and accelerated digital transformation. Furthermore, a heterogeneity analysis demonstrates that the impact of BDPZ on SCR varies according to factors such as firms' growth stages, industry competitiveness, and transportation convenience. Finally, theoretical and practical implications are provided based on the findings.

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大数据试验区与供应链弹性——来自中国的准实验证据

大数据试验区（BDPZs）的建立已经引起了大量的学术和实践关注，但在微观企业层面对其对供应链弹性（SCR）的影响的理解仍然有限。本研究以中国供应链优化政策为准实验框架，分析2009年第二季度至2023年第四季度的企业层面面板数据，以评估供应链优化政策对供应链弹性的影响及其潜在机制。采用交错差中差法分析了BDPZ的影响，并使用熵权法评估了公司层面的SCR。研究结果表明，中国的贸易政策显著提高了企业的SCR。此外，机制测试表明，这种增强主要通过提高产品竞争力、缓解融资约束和加速数字化转型来实现。此外，异质性分析表明，企业成长阶段、行业竞争力和交通便利程度等因素对交通运输效率的影响存在差异。最后，根据研究结果提出了理论和实践意义。

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Journal of Business Logistics MANAGEMENT-

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期刊介绍： Supply chain management and logistics processes play a crucial role in the success of businesses, both in terms of operations, strategy, and finances. To gain a deep understanding of these processes, it is essential to explore academic literature such as The Journal of Business Logistics. This journal serves as a scholarly platform for sharing original ideas, research findings, and effective strategies in the field of logistics and supply chain management. By providing innovative insights and research-driven knowledge, it equips organizations with the necessary tools to navigate the ever-changing business environment.