Supply Chain Performance in The Manufacturing Sector: A Systematic Review

This systematic literature review (SLR) synthesises recent scholarly research on supply chain performance (SCP) in the manufacturing sector, focusing on studies published between 2015 and 2025. The review addresses three main objectives: (1) to descriptively analyze existing SCP literature by examining publication timelines, regional and industrial contexts, research aims, and methodologies; (2) to evaluate the frameworks and metrics applied in SCP assessment, identifying key performance indicators and influencing factors; and (3) to explore emerging trends in performance measurement practices. Methodologically grounded in the PRISMA protocol, the review screened over 4,000 records across major academic databases and selected 35 empirical studies for full analysis. The findings reveal that SCP research is heavily concentrated in the Asia/Pacific region, with limited contributions from Africa and South America. Operational efficiency and productivity remain the dominant focus of performance measurement, while environmental sustainability and digital integration are emerging yet inconsistently adopted dimensions. Despite the breadth of research in general manufacturing contexts, few studies address specialised sectors such as aerospace and healthcare, underscoring the need for industry-specific frameworks. Furthermore, collaboration metrics such as information sharing and partnership satisfaction are increasingly recognised as vital to enhancing SCP. This review contributes a structured synthesis of a fragmented field and offers insights for advancing both theoretical understanding and practical implementation of SCP in manufacturing.