Amin reza Kamaliyan - School of Management, University of Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad Universityof zahedan, iran
Mohammad ghasemi - School of Management, University of Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad Universityof zahedan, iran
Mohammad reza balochi - Graduate student,School of Management, University of Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad Universityof zahedan, iran
Shima lakzaei - Graduate student,School of Management, University of Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad Universityof zahedan, iran

Researchers and practitioners regard information technology (IT) as a competitive tool. However, current knowledge on IT capability mechanisms that affect firm performance remains unclear. Based on the dynamic capabilities perspective and the view of a hierarchy of capabilities, this article proposes a model to examine how IT capabilities (i.e., flexible IT infrastructure and IT assimilation) affect firm performance through absorptive capacity and supply chain agility in the supply chain context. Survey data show that absorptive capacity and supply chain agility fully mediate the influences of IT capabilities on firm performance. In addition to the direct effects, absorptive capacity also has indirect effects on firm performance by shaping supply chainagility. We conclude with implications and suggestions for future research

IT infrastructure, Matching IT, Supply Chain Agility, Capacity, Dynamic capabilities