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Associate Professor, Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology , Chennai, Tamil Nadu , India
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Assistant Professor, Loyola Institute of Business Administration , Chennai , India
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology , Chennai Tamil Nadu , India
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Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce (SFS), Madras Christian College , Chennai , India
Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce (SFS), Madras Christian College , Chennai , India
An environment that is characterised by a high rate of technological change, short product life cycle, and fluctuating market demand demands a high level of technology, and therefore, the conventional project management approaches may no longer be effective. This paper analyzes how agile project management strategies can be used to support cross-functional coordination and better market adaptation in high-tech supply chains. The study will determine the important agile practices that maximise the operational performance, decrease the lead time, and enhance the organisational responsiveness to the dynamic market environment. A mixed-method approach is followed, combining a survey of the project and supply chain professionals working in high-tech industries with a close case study of a few chosen companies. The quantitative data are compared by regression and structural equation modelling in order to measure the relationships between agile adoption, cross-functional integration, and supply chain performance, whereas the qualitative insights offer contextual knowledge about the challenges and enablers of the implementation. The results indicate that iterative planning, real-time collaboration, and a continuous feedback mechanism can be of great benefit in enhancing interdepartmental alignment, decision speed, and demand responsiveness. The practices of an agile firm have been shown to result in greater schedule compliance, less rework, and increased customer satisfaction than conventional ones. The paper draws the conclusion that agile project management is an important key competence for a robust and adaptive high-tech supply chain. In practice, managers are advised to support cross-functional agile teams, invest in digital collaboration tools, and integrate learning cycles into project workflows to maintain a competitive edge in turbulent markets.
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