Abstract This study investigates the impact of human resource (HR) training on supply chain efficiency (SCE) among enterprises in Guiyang, China. A quantitative approach was used to analyse data from 316 respondents across ten key industrial sectors. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was applied to analyse the relationships between HR training, organisational culture, technological adaptability, and supply chain efficiency. The measurement model demonstrated adequate convergent validity (average variance extracted > 0.50) and internal consistency (composite reliability > 0.70). Discriminant validity was confirmed through the Fornell-Larcker criterion and HTMT ratio (< 0.85). The structural model revealed a positive influence of HR training on organisational culture (β = 0.664, p < 0.01), technological adaptability (β = 0.399, p < 0.01), and SCE made directly (β = 0.262, p < 0.05) and indirectly through organisational culture and technological adaptability (β = 0.272, p < 0.05). The model fit indices (χ²/df = 1.295; CFI = 0.984; TLI = 0.976; RMSEA = 0.031) confirmed its robustness. The findings suggest that HR training enhances SCE by improving employee skills, fostering technological integration, and cultivating an adaptive organisational culture. This research contributes to the theoretical understanding of HR development in supply chain management. It provides policymakers and business leaders with practical insights on leveraging workforce training as a strategic tool to enhance supply chain performance in regions such as Guiyang.
Wu et al. (2026) studied this question.