Innovation and Supply Chain Efficiency in Chinese High-Tech Enterprises: The Moderating Role of Human-AI Collaboration

This study investigates the impact of innovation capabilities on supply chain efficiency in Chinese high-tech enterprises, with particular attention to the moderating role of human-AI collaboration. Using panel data from 8,900 firm-year observations collected from the Chinese Research Data Services (CNRDS) and China Stock Market & Accounting Research Database (CSMAR) between 2015 and 2023, we employ multiple regression models to analyze this relationship. The findings indicate that innovation capabilities significantly enhance supply chain efficiency through improved process optimization and resource allocation. Moreover, human-AI collaboration positively moderates this relationship, amplifying the positive effects of innovation on supply chain performance. The results suggest that enterprises integrating advanced human-AI collaborative approaches can better leverage their innovation investments to achieve superior supply chain outcomes. Consequently, this research contributes to the literature on new productivity paradigms in Chinese high-tech industries and offers practical implications for managers seeking to enhance operational efficiency through innovation and intelligent collaboration systems.