Mahdi Ghaffari
Mohammad Reza Nazari Mehr
Mohammad Hussein Rashedi

The present study is conducted in Iran and investigates the relationship between knowledge management and supply chain capabilities. The statistical population of this research included 450 people of consultant organizations in Gas and Oil industry of Iran. The research method used in this study is descriptive-correlation. Further, data were gathered by standardized questionnaires. These data were analyzed by LISREL 8.8 statistical software. Factor analysis and the findings show that knowledge management significantly affects supply chain capability of the selected organizations. The results of the current study provide further insight for managers of organizations, on improving the capabilities of their Supply chain by investing in knowledge management, which contribute to achieving competitive advantages

Knowledge Management, Supply Chain Capability, Consultant Organizations in Gas & Oil Industry