Green Logistics Performance Research Articles

The Effects of Digital Technologies on Green Logistics Performance in Tanzania: A Moderation and Mediation Analysis Using PLS-SEM

The aim of this study was to assess the impact of digital technologies on the green logistics performance of Tanzanian procuring entities. The study was guided by the technology-organization-environment model, the Schumpeter theory of innovation, and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. A total of 427 respondents were included in the study, and data were collected using the stratified sampling technique. The study employed post positivism research paradigm and involved the use of explanatory cross-sectional surveys in data collection. The data were collected by administering questionnaires and examining relevant documents. The inferential statistics analysis of data collected was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling with the help of SmartPLS 4 software. The data collected on respondents' profiles was analyzed using descriptive statistics with the assistance of IBM SPSS Statistics Version 26. The results suggest that the use of augmented reality, predictive analytics, information and communication technology (ICT) specialists, and the intention to use robots all have a beneficial impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of green logistics. The study recommends that suppliers and buyers in Tanzania and other developing countries should use robots, augmented reality, ICT specialists and predictive analytics to improve the green logistics performance.

Evaluating Key Drivers of Green Logistics Performance During Economic Growth in African Countries

Evaluating Key Drivers of Green Logistics Performance During Economic Growth in African Countries

Impact of green logistics on Vietnam's regional trade

This study investigates the impact of green logistics on Vietnam's regional trade within the frameworks of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) from 2007 to 2020. Employing a newly formulated Green Logistics Performance Index (GLPI) derived through Principal Component Analysis (PCA), the research assesses how sustainable logistics practices influence trade performance. An extended gravity model is utilized to analyze the impact of green logistics across different regional trade agreements. The findings suggest that improved green logistics correlate positively with enhanced trade outcomes, highlighting the dual benefits of sustainability efforts in the environmental and economic realms. The study contributes to the limited empirical research on the intersection of green logistics and trade in Vietnam, offering a methodological approach for future analyses in this field. It provides valuable insights for businesses and policymakers aiming to align economic growth with sustainability objectives.

Assessing the impact of green logistics performance on vietnam's export trade to regional comprehensive economic partnership countries

This article uses a gravity model framework to examine the impact of green logistics on Vietnam's exports to countries participating in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). The study uses a generalized least squares (GLS) estimation method based on panel data for the period 2010-2018 and has reliable sources. The results of empirical research have found the following main findings: (i) Logistics performance, encompassing cost, reliability, and time-related factors, significantly and positively influence Vietnam's exports; (ii) The interaction effects between supply chain input components (customs, infrastructure, and services) and CO2 emissions from the transportation sector have a positive impact on Vietnam's exports; (iii) The supply chain input components demonstrate direct and positive effects on exports when implemented in conjunction with their interaction effects with CO2 emissions from the transportation sector; (iv) The emissions of CO2 from Vietnam's transportation sector exert a negative influence on exports; (v) Adopting a green logistics approach that focuses on reducing CO2 emissions from the transportation sector demonstrates a positive influence on Vietnam's exports. This influence is observed through direct and moderating effects, indicating the potential for sustainable practices to foster export growth. These research findings provide valuable insights for managers and policymakers in the formulation of informed decisions related to the development and promotion of green logistics. By embracing sustainable practices and aligning export growth with environmental goals, Vietnam can enhance its competitiveness while contributing to a greener future.

The Effects of Digital Technologies on Green Logistics Performance in Tanzania: A Moderation and Mediation Analysis Using PLS-SEM

The Effects of Digital Technologies on Green Logistics Performance in Tanzania: A Moderation and Mediation Analysis Using PLS-SEM

Green logistics performance Index as a benchmarking tool for EU countries environmental sustainability

Logistics performance has a significant impact on the natural environment. The paper analyses it from a broad macro perspective of European Union countries. Also, it proposes the methodology of creation and possibilities of use of the Green Logistics Performance Index (GLPI) to deepen the analyses and compare countries. The paper's primary goal is to introduce and justify the implementation of the GLPI. First, a literature review is provided, covering the concept of green logistics and environmental problems. Next, the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and Environmental Performance Index (EPI) are described in detail as the components of GLPI, and the methodology of GLPI creation is presented. Finally, the GLPI is calculated for all European Union countries in 2018 (the latest data) and 2010 to compare the differences and see the progress or regress. This part of the paper gives an overview of GLPI as a benchmarking tool, pointing out the positives and negatives, and transferring the best environmental practices from leading counties to others. In the end, the benefits of GLPI are described together with its utility suggestions.

Assessment of the Factors Influencing the Performance of the Adoption of Green Logistics in Urban Tourism in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor

Tourism plays a crucial role in promoting economic growth, but it can also contribute significantly to environmental degradation, particularly in urban areas where there is a high concentration of local residents and visitors. Tourism is crucial for economic development but can also harm the environment, particularly in urban areas where both locals and tourists are concentrated. Adopting green logistics is important for promoting sustainable urban tourism while minimizing environmental impact. However, little research has been conducted on this topic in Thailand. This study aimed to identify the factors that influence the performance of green logistics in urban tourism activities in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 leading logistics enterprises and five major factors were identified: The implementation of a green transportation system, the level of the environmental management system, the enhancement of reverse logistics, the level of government governance, and the perceived usefulness of green logistics for logistics enterprises. The research found that both the government and enterprises play a key role in initiating green logistics, and this action is the mechanism behind the identified factors. The study’s holistic perspective on the contributions of green logistics to urban tourism has academic implications and can inform decisions on enhancing and improving green logistics performance for sustainable regional development. The study concludes with implications and recommendations for future research.

Greening the Vietnamese supply chain: The influence of green logistics knowledge and intellectual capital

Green logistics has recently received considerable attention because of its practical benefits to businesses and the environment, particularly in developing countries. However, there is a lack of empirical evidence regarding the motivations behind green logistics practices and environmental performance. This study explores the impact of green logistics knowledge exploitation on green logistics management practices and green logistics performance. In addition, this study explains the moderating role of green intellectual capital in the relationship between green logistics knowledge exploitation and green logistics management practices. Based on responses from 142 Vietnamese logistics business managers, the data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. To our knowledge, this is the first study to confirm 1) the influence of green logistics knowledge exploitation on green logistics performance through the mediating role of green logistics management practices, and 2) the moderating effect of green intellectual capital on the relationship between green logistics knowledge exploitation and green logistics management practices. These results have implications for environmental management practices in logistics operations and could help promote green logistics practices through green logistics knowledge exploitation and its subsequent enhancement of green logistics performance.

PERANCANGAN MODEL PENGUKURAN KINERJA GREEN LOGISTICS DENGAN METODE GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS REFERENCE

PT X is a logistics company that has been operating in Indonesia since 2015. This company, based on the observations, has already been aware of green logistics business process as they partner with Kamibox for solid waste processing and with Blitz for the operation of green-fuel vehicles. However, the company has not applied any performance measurement in their green logistics business. The measurement was designed using qualitative method, from which indicators based on the Green Supply Chain Operations Reference (GreenSCOR) were acquired. The components of GreenSCOR used in this research are Source, Deliver, Return, dan Waste Management. This research results in ten Key Performance Indicators. Then, based on the preset performance measurement, the score of the Green Logistics performance is 89, categorized as good. Further, three indicators were found to have values that are lower than the average; they are K1 (yellow category) and K8 and K10 (red category). The output of this research is a design of Green Logistics performance measurement recommended to the company for application.

Analysis of the Green Logistics Performance of OECD Countries and the Relationship of Energy, Health Economics and Environment

Amaç: Ülkelerin yüksek lojistik performans göstermeleri, ekonomik büyüme ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma konularında oldukça büyük bir öneme sahipken; bir yandan da bu faaliyetlerin büyük ölçüde enerjiye bağımlı olması çevreye ve sağlığa ciddi zararlar verir. Yeşil lojistik yönetiminin benimsenmesi ile çevresel ve sağlık anlamında sorunlar azalırken, ekonomik olarak da iyileşme sağlamak mümkündür. Bu çalışmada, OECD ülkelerindeki yeşil lojistik faaliyetlerin, sağlık ekonomisi, çevre ve enerji ile ilişkilendirilmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Ayrıca, Türkiye’nin OECD ülkelerine göre lojistik endeks, enerji, ekonomi ve çevre durumu ile Türkiye’nin yıllar içindeki yeşil lojistik endeks seyri incelenmektedir.Yöntem: Çalışmada, OECD ülkelerinin Lojistik Performans Endeksi ve alt endeksleri ile Enerji, Çevre ve Ekonomi alt göstergeleri arasındaki ilişki korelasyon ve regresyon ile analiz edilmektedir. Sekiz adet denklemin kestirildiği çalışmada, 2007-2018 yılları arası analiz edilmektedir.Bulgular: Analizlerin sonucunda, Lojistik Performans Endeksinin alt göstergelerinin yenilenebilir enerji ile negatif ve anlamlı, sağlık harcamaları ile pozitif ve anlamlı ilişkisi bulunmuştur. Ayrıca, Türkiye’nin en düşük performans alt göstergesi gümrükleme süreci olarak tespit edilmiştir. Özgünlük: Bu çalışmanın, OECD ülkelerini, yeşil lojistik performansları ve bu performansların enerji, çevre ve ekonomi ile ilişkileri açısından değerlendiren ve Türkiye’nin OECD ülkelerine göre nerede olduğunu irdeleyen bir çalışma olması ile özgün ve ilgili yazınına katkı sağlayan nitelikte bir çalışma olduğu düşünülmektedir.

Impact of Green Logistics Performance on China’s Export Trade to Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Countries

Based on the logistics performance index proposed by the World Bank, this study uses the entropy method to construct the green logistics performance index and empirically analyzes the impact of the green logistics performance of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries on China’s export trade using the expanded trade gravity model. The results show that the green logistics performance of RCEP countries can significantly promote China’s export trade to RCEP countries, and various measures to improve green logistics performance have different impacts on China’s export trade. The order of influence degree is the efficiency of a customs clearance procedure, the convenience of arranging freight with a competitive price, the timeliness of cargo transportation, the ability and quality of logistics service, and the intensity of CO2 and N2O emission. To promote China’s export trade, we should give full play to the functions of the customs of various countries and improve the efficiency of regulatory procedures. The regression results reveal that GLPI has a significant and positive impact on export trade RCEP countries, as indicated by the coefficient value of 2.887 at a 1% level of significance. The component factors of GLPI also positively and significantly influence the export trade, but carbon emissions and nitrogen emissions proved to be negative. This study establish with RCEP countries, promote the layout of logistics transport routes among RCEP members, and enhance the popularity of green logistics services; Give full play to the positive role of regional economic organizations and mechanisms, and promote green logistics cooperation between RCEP member countries with high and low GLPI; Through logistics planning, logistics policy and advanced low-carbon logistics technology, promote sustainable development of green logistics.

Green logistics performance and infrastructure on service trade and environment-Measuring firm’s performance and service quality

The link between infrastructure and green logistics performance in the services sector has been studied in this study. The mediating function of business performance and service quality are also discussed in this study as this is a deductive and cross-sectional study, the hypothesis was first formulated based on the literature gap and then tested. The unit of analysis is management personnel, entry-level economists, and financial analysts. The structural equation modeling-partial least-squares analysis (PLS-SEM) approach was employed in this investigation. The authors validated the reliability and validity of constructs and indicators used to measure constructs by assessing measurement models. The measurement methodology has then utilized to confirm the study hypothesis. The study results demonstrate that infrastructure and green logistics performance have a beneficial influence on services trade and environment; besides that, service quality and company performance are also important factors in improving services trade in China. Furthermore, firm performance and service quality have been identified as strong positive mediators between Green logistic performance, infrastructure, and services trade & environment. This study has a theoretical contribution by introducing, verifying, and proposing a new measurement for three variables: infrastructure, green logistic performance, and services trade & environment. This study has numerous relevant and helpful implications for government agencies and departments. It will provide a pathway for the upcoming industry practitioners in terms of green logistic performance and service trade & environment.

Green logistics, economic growth, and environmental quality: evidence from one belt and road initiative economies.

The significance of global green logistics in improving green economic activities is a critically considered and debatable research topic in the context of economic growth and environment. This study aims to analyze the growth and environmental effects of green logistics performance for One Belt and Road Initiative (OBRI) countries over the period 2007-2019. The study used panel data two-stage least squares (2SLS) and generalized method of moments (GMM) estimators with robust inferences. The findings have revealed that green logistics performance improves the economic growth in OBRI, Europe, and MENA economies. While green logistics performance enhances the environmental pollution in OBRI, Central Asia, and MENA economies, it significantly improves the environmental quality in Europe and East and Southeast Asia regions. The control variables have also importance in economic growth and environment in policy implication in OBRI and five sub-regions of OBRI economies. Based on these findings, we can conduct some robust green logistics policies in OBRI.

Green logistics performance and sustainability reporting practices of the logistics sector: The moderating effect of corporate governance

Drawing on the signaling theory, this study investigates the association between green logistics performance and sustainability reporting. In addition to this direct link, whether corporate governance moderates this relation or not is tested. The analysis of data collected for 117 countries covers the period from 2007 to 2016. Primarily, the study provides robust evidence that green logistics performance has a significant and positive association with the existence and the number of sustainability reports within the logistics sector. This association is validated for the composite Logistics Performance Index (LPI) as well as all six individual logistics performance indicators. Furthermore, moderation analysis indicated that in weak corporate governance environments characterized by ineffective boards of directors, the logistics performance and sustainability reporting link is stronger. This means that sustainability reporting fills the gap arising from poor corporate governance. This study extends existing green supply chain management literature by testing, for the first time, the association between green logistics practices and sustainability reporting. It is hoped that it helps to align the logistics sector with more eco-friendly practices and alleviate growing concerns of environmental degradation it is assumed to cause. In the end, the study provides implications for sector representatives, supply-chain managers, and developing countries in particular. It suggests guidelines about how to improve each dimension of six LPI to contribute to the sustainable development of the sector. Moreover, as one of the dimensions of this study is sustainability reporting, communication of sustainable supply chain practices to customers and other stakeholders may help supply chain managers augment the competitive posture of companies in the market. The sector can benefit from the Global Reporting Initiative’s individual metrics including materials usage, energy efficiency, recycling, and waste management metrics in developing environmentally friendly supply chains. The findings are particularly relevant for developing countries which are quite low scorers in terms of LPI than developed countries. Engaging in green logistics practices and developing policies accordingly may help them attenuate growing international environmental concerns and overcome trade barriers in international trade. The highlighted dimensions of green logistics performance may foster the circular economy while promoting the overall economic development of the countries.

The Green Logistics Impact on International Trade: Evidence from Developed and Developing Countries

Economic globalization promotes industrial division and forms a large stream of products between countries all over the world, which leads to serious environmental problems. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between green logistics and international trade. Heckman’s two-stage procedure is employed to estimate an augmented gravity model that specifically includes green logistics variables with the data of 113 countries and regions over the period between 2007–2014. The findings show that the logistics performance index (LPI) of exporting and importing countries are positively correlated with trade volume, and that the LPI of exporting countries positively affects trade probability. Taking the entire sample into account, the green logistics performance of exporting countries positively affects export probability and volume. For trade flows between developing–developing countries, developed–developed countries, and developed–developing countries, the green logistics performance of importing countries has a negative impact on the export volume of exporting countries. In terms of trade flow between developing–developed countries, the green logistics performance of importing countries has a negative impact on export probability and a positive impact on export volume. The present research results will assist governments and exporters in understanding the relationship between green logistics and international trade, and help improve their policies and green operations toward sustainable development.

Green Enterprise Resource Planning and Green Logistics Performance

Green Enterprise Resource Planning and Green Logistics Performance

Does national scale economic and environmental indicators spur logistics performance? Evidence from UK.

The aim of this study is to examine the association between national economic and environmental indicators with green logistics performance in a time series data of UK since 1981 to 2016. The research used autoregressive distributed lag method to understand the long-run and short-run relationships of national scale economic (foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, per capita income) and environmental indicators (total greenhouse gases, fossil fuel, and renewable energy) on green logistics. In the short run, the research findings indicate that the green logistics and renewable energy have positive relationship, while fossil fuel is negatively correlated with green logistics operations. On the other hand, in the long run, the results show that FDI inflows, renewable energy sources, and per capita income have statistically significant and positive association with green logistics activities, while foreign investments attracted by environmental friendly policies and practices adopted in global logistics operations, which not only increase the environmental sustainability but also enhance economic activities with greater export opportunities in the region.

Greening logistics and its impact on environmental performance: an absorptive capacity perspective

This study investigates the role of absorptive capacity in implementing green logistics practices and the impact of the implementation on green logistics performance (GLP). Data were collected from a survey of 279 Australian Logistics and Transport operators and analysed using structural equation modelling. The findings indicate that enhancing green logistics knowledge exploitation is important to improve GLP. This can be achieved through changing the logistics operations and incorporating new knowledge into green practices in a way that can reduce CO2 emission, fuel consumption, or the cost of environmental compliance. The findings also show that addressing environmental concerns requires a process in which environmental information, through a wide range of channels and practices, is acquired, assimilated, transformed, and exploited. The paper reports an original research that contributes to the understanding of the value of green practices and routines to the environmental performance of firms in the Logistics and Transport sector. The results provide practitioners with insights that facilitate the transformation towards greener logistics practices and routines.

A Study on Expected Performance of Certificate System of Green Logistics Company - Comparative Analysis on Green Logistics Performance in Characteristics of Logistics Company -

A Study on Expected Performance of Certificate System of Green Logistics Company - Comparative Analysis on Green Logistics Performance in Characteristics of Logistics Company -

Benchmarking green logistics performance with a composite index

PurposeThis paper aims to discuss the development and use of a green logistics performance index (GLPI) for easy comparison of performance among industries and countries. It uses the survey data collected from the home electronic appliance industry in China and Japan as an example to demonstrate the index development process and compare the performance of green logistics (GL) practices between the two countries using the proposed index.Design/methodology/approachTwo‐sample t‐test and one‐way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to analyse the data collected from a questionnaire survey. Principal component analysis (PCA) was employed to derive the weights from the survey data for the GLPI.FindingsThe findings reveal that the GLPI derived using PCA is robust and gives similar results as obtained through two‐sample t‐test and ANOVA of the dataset in the comparison of performance among firms and between countries in the study.Research limitations/implicationsThis study lends insight into the use of an objectively derived composite index to measure and compare GL performance. To serve mainly as a proof of concept and to enhance response rate in the questionnaire survey, the scope of the study is limited to three major logistics functions in an industry in two countries.Practical implicationsManagers can use the GLPI to benchmark their performance in the respective logistics areas and revise their supply chain strategy accordingly. The proposed index may also assist governments in formulating policies on promoting their GL implementation.Social implicationsA comprehensive composite index to benchmark GL performance can facilitate and encourage industries to invest in GL. This will help reduce negative impacts of logistics activities on the environment.Originality/valueResearch in GL to date has largely focused on theory and management approach. This paper fills the gap in the literature by empirically comparing GL performance among firms and countries through the use of a composite index. It also contributes to a better understanding of the association between GL performance and firm size as well as the driving factors behind it.