Green Supply Chain Management Barriers Research Articles

Analyzing the barriers to green supply chain management implementation: a case study of the Vietnamese agriculture sector

PurposeThis research study aims to identify and rank the most substantial barriers to implementing green supply chain management (GSCM) in the Vietnamese agriculture industry.Design/methodology/approachThe Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) techniques have been employed for this work to rank the critical GSCM barriers. The rankings were determined based on the expertise and input of ten experts from Vietnamese agriculture firms who participated as respondents.FindingsThis study has identified seven clusters of barriers, which encompass a total of 19 sub-barriers. Among these obstacles, the categories of financial costs and external stakeholders have emerged as the top priority barriers that require immediate attention and resolution. Meanwhile, the technology and strategic management clusters have a relatively weaker impact on GSCM implementation.Practical implicationsThese findings provide valuable guidelines for the top managers in this sector to consider before systematically deciding on the GSCM implementation problems to improve performance and competitive advantage.Originality/valueThis work focuses on considering GSCM barriers for the Vietnamese agriculture industry; hence, it enriches the GSCM literature by offering perspectives from a transitional market, which results in variations in the barriers, categorization and importance ranking.

Moving from the Traditional Practices to the Green Era

As environmental issues have become of prime importance, green supply chain management (GSCM) has become a proactive approach for industries to improve their environmental performance and develop a competitive advantage. GSCM has been widely implemented by different industrial sectors to minimize the environmental impact of their supply chain activities, such as waste generation and pollution. Nowadays, industries are seeking to convert their traditional supply chain management (TSCM) to (GSCM) due to concerns about environmental sustainability and to improve their overall performance, develop a competitive advantage, and gain a brand image. This paper started with an interest in understanding the factors that lead companies to convert their traditional practices to more environmentally friendly activities. Many theories in the literature were employed to explore the topic of GSCM; three theories have been observed to be the vital theoretical pillars within the GSCM literature namely, institutional theory, stakeholder theory, and resource-based view theory. These theories will be discussed in this paper. The aim of reviewing these theories is to understand the transition process from TSCM into GSCM. Additionally, the transition from TSCM to GSCM is associated with tensions that may arise as companies still prioritize the economic goals over the environmental dimensions. This paper will investigate the potential tensions and conflicts GSCM barriers may cause between various stakeholders. Therefore, the goal of this paper is to explore what the pressures are for companies to implement green supply chain management, what drives or prevents companies from adopting GSCM. To accomplish this task, literature is reviewed, focusing on theories, tensions, drivers, and barriers that are related to the field of GSCM.

Key elements of green supply chain management drivers and barriers empirical study of solar energy companies in South Egypt

PurposeThere are several important strategic projects in the field of renewable energy in Egypt. Benban project is considered as one of the largest solar generation facilities in the world, which aims to increase clean energy produced, provide electricity needs for citizens and help to increase the volume of Egypt's electricity exports. The purpose of this paper is to explore the most important drivers and barriers that affect the implementation of green supply chain management (GSCM) practices in the field of solar energy production.Design/methodology/approachIt is an exploratory research that conducts a case study about solar energy companies operating in Benban, south Egypt. It adopts a mixed approach; qualitative and quantitative research strategy to test the relationship between dependent and independent variables through a survey.FindingsThis research concluded that normative drivers involving stakeholder pressure are of the greatest drivers of GSCM practice, while external barriers including lack of government regulations and government support, poor supplier commitment, customers’ unawareness of sustainable green products, lack of markets receiving and manufacturing recycled materials, lack of renewal or technological innovation in markets and lack of human resources or expertise in market are among the biggest barriers to GSCM implementation.Research limitations/implicationsThe researchers collected 30 responses during the field survey, which is a nonrandom sample that does not allow generalization. In addition, samples are only from companies in the solar energy sector only.Originality/valueAs there is a need for research that addresses sustainability practices and solutions in developing countries, especially in Egypt, this paper theoretically contributes to literature by proposing a conceptual framework that identifies the drivers and barriers of GSCM from the existing literature, then investigates and measures their impact on the implementation of GSCM on an Egyptian case study. As regards the practical contribution, this research is a trial to experimentally test the importance of top management’s role in motivating and training employees to improve the brand image of their company and making them aware of the benefits of the successful GSCM implementation.

An AHP Framework to Evaluate Barriers and Potential Tensions to Green Supply Chain Management in the Food and Beverage Industry

With an increasing awareness of climate change and the need for sustainable processes, a growing number of studies have addressed green supply chain management (GSCM), its drivers, barriers, and implementation frameworks. However, despite the importance of environmental practices, industries are reluctant to implement GSCM activities, as many obstacles can arise while initiating GSCM in traditional supply chain management (TSCM). The previous literature review indicated substantial research on the barriers that hinder the adoption of green activities. To the best of our knowledge, no previous research has assessed the tensions and conflicts that may arise among collaborating actors, which can also hinder the adoption of environmental business practices. In particular, there is a notable gap in research that investigates the green- supply-chain issues in the Egyptian food and beverage manufacturing sector. In this paper, we went a step ahead to investigate these issues and to explore how GSCM barriers cause tensions among collaborating actors. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the barriers and tensions that impede the implementation of GSCM in the Egyptian food and beverage industry (FBI). In our methodology, we targeted three large food and beverage multinational companies located in Egypt. Barriers and types of tensions were identified through the literature review. Data collection consisted of three phases. For the primary source of data, a qualitative method was utilized for semi-structured interviews, followed by a questionnaire survey. Furthermore, a decision group was formed to collect and validate the data. Using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), this study categorised the identified barriers based on the relevant type of tension and explored how such barriers can create tension among various stakeholders. Thirty-nine barriers and 11 types of tension were identified through the literature review and discussion with experts. Of the total number of identified barriers, 18 were identified as common. Based on the AHP results, the category of economic tensions had the most importance. The barrier related to inflation and the currency exchange rate was the most significant among the 18 barriers and was the main driver of economic tensions. Our findings suggest that the economic instability of countries can affect the implementation of GSCM. This is the first study that combines barriers and tensions among stakeholders as impediments toward adopting green environmental practices. This study provides a new approach to the literature, giving insight into the tensions that could delay or prevent the adoption of green business activities, an approach that could be a scientific breakthrough for upcoming studies. Finally, this study can help the Egyptian FBI to identify the main issues that could hinder the transition from TSCM to GSCM. Keywords: Green supply chain management; analytical hierarchy process; barrier analysis; tensions; food and beverage industry DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/13-6-01 Publication date: March 31 st 2021

Assessment of green supply chain management practices, performance, pressure and barriers amongst Indian manufacturer to achieve sustainable development

PurposeThe main objective of this paper is to integrate a typology of green supply chain management (GSCM) practices, performances, pressures and barriers with organizational performance theories. Also the aim of this paper is to investigate the present statues of GSCM amongst Indian manufacturer.Design/methodology/approachThrough a systematic review, the study identified 27 GSCM practices, 16 GSCM performances, 06 GSCM pressures and 15 GSCM barriers that were organized into categories according to their theoretical conception, organizational context and characteristics. The survey and interview methods are used for data collection and analyzed by five-point Likert scale.FindingsThe main finding of this paper is ranking of identified GSCM practices, performances, pressures and barriers. The study identified three organizational context dimensions (innovation, performance and management) and investigated the present status of GSCM. The main contribution of the study is the alignment of each category of GSCM practices, performances, pressures and barriers and organizational dimension with the selected theoretical lenses that can help future investigations to deepen the analysis of GSCM. Besides the theoretical contributions, the authors believe this contribution can also achieve practitioners.Originality/valueThe authors provide a comprehensive typology of GSCM practices, performances, pressures and barriers based on empirical evidence and conceptual arguments.

Hubungan antar Hambatan Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) pada Industri Kelapa Sawit di Indonesia

The palm oil industry as an important industry in Indonesia is demanded to conduct business in a sustainable way, including the implementation of green supply chain management (GSCM). However, in order to implement GSCM in the oil palm industry there are many barriers, but not yet comprehensively formulated what the barriers are and how to eliminate it. This study aims to identify barriers GSCM in the palm oil industry in Indonesia, to model the relationship between GSCM barriers and to classify any of it to the palm oil industry in Indonesia using the MICMAC approach. The interpretive structural modeling method was used in this study, where the stages began with a literature study to obtain GSCM indicators of the palm oil industry in Indonesia, then breakdown to get the barriers. The structural self-interaction matrix (SSIM) is then structured based on contextual relationships between obstacles by experts who have worked in the palm oil industry. Furthermore, SSIM is converted into a binary matrix. To get the level of each barrier, the level partitions stage is used to developing a chart and a model between the GSCM barriers in the palm oil industry in Indonesia. This research resulted in 15 GSCM barriers in the palm oil industry, then arranged into a 6-level model of GSCM barriers and divided into four clusters. The implication of this research is the addition of knowledge about GSCM especially the palm oil industry. While managerially giving direction on the strategy to eliminate GSCM barriers in the palm oil industry.

Building theory of green supply chain management for the chemical industry

PurposeIn Bangladesh, the chemical industry is one of the expanding industries based on current statistical data analysis. Green supply chain management (GSCM) is pivotal in order to compete with the global competition. This paper main aim is to discuss a systematic approach to build a structural outline. The purpose of the proposed structural outline is to predict the constructive implementation of GSCM especially on chemical industry in Bangladesh.Design/methodology/approachThis proposed structural framework evaluates the suitable interrelationship next to the barriers of GSCM in the Bangladesh's chemical industry. Here, on the basis of literature review and survey from expert opinions by the use of the Delphi methodology in total eight barriers were concluded. Here additionally, MICMAC analyses were applied to determine the driving and dependence power. Furthermore, the frameworks outline for the barriers were included by means of total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) method.FindingsBased on the analysis, the most significant barriers were found lack of supporting laws and guidance from the government and cost of disposal of hazardous products.Research limitations/implicationsThe TISM technique only has implemented to develop the framework, whereas other tools or structural equation modeling (SEM) technique can be used to develop and validate the frameworks for barriers.Originality/valueIn this research, Delphi method questionnaire generated based on the GSCM in the Bangladesh chemical sector. This study will assist the industrial managers to assess and evaluate the crucial sectors, whereas they should give priority to apply the GSCM in the Bangladesh chemical industry.

An integrated GRA-DEMATEL-ANP framework for evaluation of barriers to implementation of green supply chain management in manufacturing industries

Nowadays, green systems and technology have received much attention due to the increased concerns about environmental issues. However, companies have faced various barriers in its implementation. Thus, proper identification and evaluation of these barriers is necessary to achieve effective results. In this paper, an integrated framework based on grey relational analysis (GRA), DEMATEL and analytic network process (ANP) methods is proposed to identify and evaluate the barriers to green supply chain management (GSCM) implementation in manufacturing industries. Drawing upon an extensive literature review, a reference framework of the GSCM barriers is developed consisting of two main groups, namely internal and external barriers. GRA is used to deal with ambiguity in experts' assessments. Also, the interactions and cause-effect relationships among the GSCM barriers are evaluated using DEMATEL. The relative importance of the barriers is then identified by integrating results of DEMATEL and ANP. The proposed framework is implemented in a case study of an auto manufacturing company. The results show that, by taking interrelationships of the barriers into consideration, the factors related to customer and market and business partners as well as social and managerial factors are the most important barriers to effective implementation of GSCM initiatives in the case company.

An integrated GRA-DEMATEL-ANP framework for evaluation of barriers to implementation of green supply chain management in manufacturing industries

Nowadays, green systems and technology have received much attention due to the increased concerns about environmental issues. However, companies have faced various barriers in its implementation. Thus, proper identification and evaluation of these barriers is necessary to achieve effective results. In this paper, an integrated framework based on grey relational analysis (GRA), DEMATEL and analytic network process (ANP) methods is proposed to identify and evaluate the barriers to green supply chain management (GSCM) implementation in manufacturing industries. Drawing upon an extensive literature review, a reference framework of the GSCM barriers is developed consisting of two main groups, namely internal and external barriers. GRA is used to deal with ambiguity in experts' assessments. Also, the interactions and cause-effect relationships among the GSCM barriers are evaluated using DEMATEL. The relative importance of the barriers is then identified by integrating results of DEMATEL and ANP. The proposed framework is implemented in a case study of an auto manufacturing company. The results show that, by taking interrelationships of the barriers into consideration, the factors related to customer and market and business partners as well as social and managerial factors are the most important barriers to effective implementation of GSCM initiatives in the case company.

Evaluating the Green Supply Chain Management Barriers in a SME, An AHP Approach

Evaluating the Green Supply Chain Management Barriers in a SME, An AHP Approach

Prioritising the solutions to overcome the barriers of green supply chain management implementation: a hybrid fuzzy AHP- VIKOR framework approach

ABSTRACTThe objective of this study is to identify the green supply chain management barriers (GSCMBs) and to prioritise the solutions to overcome the barriers of GSCM implementation. Through literature review and expert discussion, total 36 GSCMBs and 20 solutions were identified. The nationwide survey was conducted to rank the GSCMBs. Twenty-nine GSCMBs (Mean≥2.50) out of 36 GSCMBs were selected for analysis. This study proposes a framework based on hybrid fuzzy AHP – VIKOR. The proposed methodology is helpful to overcome these GSCMBs for the success of GSCM implementation. The results show that ‘integrate the reverse material flow in SC’ is the highest ranked solution which provides useful insights for managers to formulate plans for benchmarking and setting targets for GSCM implementation through phase wise organisational priority to overcome the GSCMBs. This study provides an efficient, effective, robust and organised way to overcome the challenges to enhance the competencies of GSCM implementation.

A comprehensive analysis of the barriers to green supply chain management implementation

The objective of this study is to identify and analyse the barriers to green supply chain management (GSCM) implementation. A questionnaire and interview-based research method was adopted for this purpose to identify the perceptions to most significant GSCM barriers (GSCMBs) to GSCM implementation. The nationwide survey of Indian automobile organisations has been conducted to rank these identified GSCMBs. It is found that the data collected through questionnaire are sometimes very ambiguous or vague and insufficient to interpret the significant results. In this study, fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (AHP) method is used to overcome this kind of deficiency for modelling the rankings of the GSCMBs to GSCM implementation. This study has attempted to identify the important and legitimate GSCMBs to GSCM implementation. The result shows that lack of top management commitment is at highest level which suggests stringent assurance at the top is needed for successful GSCM implementation. These GSCMBs rankings will help the organisations to decide their strategies to overcome the GSCMBs on a priority basis.

Green Supply Chain Management - Motivation, Methods and Expectations - in Hungarian Automotive Oems

The aim of the paper is to analyse the green supply chain management (GSCM) practices of Hungarian automotive OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) – three car manufacturers and a truck manufacturer. For the analysis I performed a questionnaire survey that included the topics of motivation and barriers of GSCM, the methods applied, cooperation in the supply chain and green performance. The results show the importance of GSCM in Hungarian automotive OEM operation, the most improved fields and the most popular methods. We will see what the strongest motivation factors for green practices are, and what improvements the companies experience in theirperformance.

Research Analysis on Barriers to Green Supply Chain Management in Pharmaceutical Industries

This paper describes the behaviour related to the barriers green supply chain management with respect to pharmaceutical companies in Karachi. Responses have been signature after collection of their genuine response with respect to barriers in green supply chain Tests have been divided in various constructs, named cost, training, management, government concerns, awareness, knowledge, legislation, SOPS, competitor, region which has been label according to their nature. This study is related to the barriers or hurdles in the implementation of the green supply Chain Management. Pharmaceutical industry is trying to implement green environment but due to some factors indicated in this study they are unable to portray the green environment. This study is covering almost all aspects that indicate green supply chain management barriers. The instrument is being developed on the basis of literature review which is covering almost all the external and internal drivers. The internal and external drivers include some organizational related factors, like top management, resources, trainings, professionalism. Some external factors also include resources, TQEM (Total quality environmental management) and awareness. Barriers in the implementation of the green supply chain management are both internal and external. To reveal the actual truth behind the implementation of green environment we conducted study by running exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Designed an instrument and conducted the interviews of the persons revealing the hurdles in the implementation of the green environment. Respondents will be answering the questions of the instrument and their data has been recorded. The number of constructs is six in this instrument with 38 variables. Data of respondents is collected from the pharmaceutical organizations of supply chain professionalism. This research has been conducted in various pharmaceutical Companies of Pakistan including Abbot, GSK, Getz pharmaceutical etc. KMO and Bartlett as test, this test scored significance level.

BARRIERS IN GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: AN INDIAN FOUNDRY PERSPECTIVE

At present, industries face remarkable pressure from customer’s environmental awareness, stricter environmental regulations and in integrating the ethical and environmental concerns from all dimensions of managing a traditional supply chain. Green supply chain management (GSCM) is a familiar and a proven concept in injecting ethical and environmental considerations in traditional supply chains which aims in satisfying the needs of environmental policies and ultimately customers. GSCM barriers are identified through extensive literature review and expert opinion from industry professionals. The barriers stated attempt the adoption of GSC practices in foundry sector which draws immediate attention. The nature of the identified barriers is complex and interdependent which demands the application of a structural model like Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) technique. Driver and dependence power analysis (DDPA) is used to identify and classify the critical barriers, which have to be gradually elicited on priority basis for creating a greener platform in foundries.

Establishment of a sustainable development framework in small scale mining supply chains in India

Green supply chain management (GSCM) improves environmental performance of the organisation which leads to their increased social image while enabling them to improve economical performance through cost reduction and cost saving principles. In fact GSCM success can lead to increased contribution of the organisations towards sustainable development (SD). However, mining industries in India particularly small scale mines are either unable to implement GSCM successfully or reluctant to adopt it. The reason may be lack of adequate knowledge of potential GSCM barriers and the existing causal relationship among them. To bridge this gap this research tries to explore the potential GSCM barriers in small scale Indian mining industries and proposes, decision making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method to extract the causal relationships among them. Prior knowledge of the barriers and their nature will help the decision makers in formulating effective strategies to bring improvements in GSCM implementation that supports sustainable development.