Green Supply Chain Management Implementation Research Articles

The role of cultural factors in green supply chain management practices: a conceptual framework and an empirical investigation

Purpose The purpose of this study is to contribute to the debate on the impact of organizational culture and national culture on green supply chain management (GSCM) adoption by empirically testing the developed framework, and ultimately pave the way toward potential areas for future research. Design/methodology/approach Using survey data from a sample of Moroccan manufacturing firms, 130 responses were collected and analyzed using SPSS 25 and Smart PLS v 3.3.3 software. The paper used a convenience sample, as it is required by the quantitative method, which legitimate making generalization under certain conditions. Findings The research results indicated that the national culture does not influence the GSCM implementation. The results contradict a number of prior works. As for the second direct effect measured postulated that organizational culture has a direct and significant impact on the GSCM. The results indicate that adhocracy culture, clan culture and hierarchical culture have a positive impact on the implementation of GSCM initiatives. To assess the impact of ownership type on GSCM, we underlined the difference between local and foreign firms. In fact, as argued, the foreign firms are more implementing GSCM initiatives than local firms do. Based on the arguments advanced on prior literature, the firm size does, as expected, exert significant control over the adoption of GSCM initiatives. Research limitations/implications The paper here is a starting point to understand how environmental sustainability and culture are interlinked; further research might contribute to this topic by empirically testing the model in similar or different contexts, using different cultural frameworks. Practical implications The practical implications for the paper are related to the necessity of adopting adequate organizational culture to build responsible behaviors for GSCM adoption by Moroccan firms. Recognizing the powerful role of organizational culture as a crucial factor responsible for GSCM’s success beyond the well-defined corporate strategies, including market presence and technological advantages, etc. Social implications This paper contributes to the establishment of codependent links between sociology and management fields as it helps to update the social theories present in the operations management area. Originality/value To the best of the author’s knowledge, few works have pursued to review and bridge cultural theories with the GSCM implementation.

Holistic implementations of green supply chain management practices in Thai entrepreneurial ventures

PurposeTo critically examine the holistic implementation of green supply chain management (GSCM) practices in entrepreneurial ventures in Thailand.Design/methodology/approachThe study observed 121 organizations (or respondents) covering 13 industries from both the public and private sectors. The research process started with a semi-structured interview and observation, followed by focus group interviews. The data collected were then analyzed using content and thematic analysis methods.FindingsRespondents (chiefly entrepreneurial ventures) have good eco-knowledge. Most have more than 3–10 years of experience implementing eco practices that have significantly reduced their eco-impacts and costs. The study also revealed that firms’ directors developed environmental management systems (EMS) and cultures of their firms. This study rejected previously held beliefs that factors including country, firm size, industry type, years of activity and certification, impact both positively and negatively on green performance. However, the influence of top management, green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO), respondents’ different perceptions of the GSCM boundary and the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the success of GSCM’s implementation.Research limitations/implicationsThe COVID-19 pandemic obstructed observing GSCM implementation at the respondents’ workplaces. This could reduce the validity of the research, as all evidence obtained was selectively provided by the respondents, not the researchers.Practical implicationsNew practitioners are encouraged to focus on green logistics (GL) at a firm level as opposed to the broader supply chain. Effective GL practices recommended utilities usage reduction, reuse/recycle waste and green procurement.Originality/valueGSCM researchers should focus on patterns of over-consumption, over-trading and relevant institutions that cause environmental unsustainability, rather than specific units in supply chains. The Buddhist sustainable sufficiency concept should be considered as a viable lens to analyze GSCM as it complements existing theories.

Green supply chain management practices and implementation in the construction industry

This study aims to define and describe Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) in the construction industry. GSCM is one of the most critical initiatives for integrating environmental factors into supply chain management. It aids in the reduction of carbon emissions and the improvement of organizational environmental performance. As a result, most construction organizations have included GSCM in their strategic planning. Barriers and problems are predicted to exist in the execution or operational process of GSCM in construction or building firms, as in the case of radical innovations. As a result, organizations must identify any potential hurdles to GSCM implementation and develop strategies for achieving success. This study undertakes a complete literature evaluation on GSCM procedures to address the difficulties of establishing a conceptual framework. According to the data, the biggest weaknesses or disorders to applying GSCM canister are divided into five categories: expertise, information and facts, funds, contract out, administration, and supervision. Moreover, uppermost managing commitment, variated in present strategies and know-hows, expanded consciousness of harmless to the ecosystem matters, preparing and instruction, and executing effective materials and waste administration frameworks are systems to improve GSCM performances in building organizations. To successfully implement GSCM in construction firms, the provided framework can be used to recognize the crucial mechanisms of GSCM and self-assessment of obstacles and policies.

Application of an MCDM Model for Green Supply Chain Management Implementation Using Analytic Hierarchy Process

Green supply chain management (GSCM) has been proposed as a potential remedy for business sustainability-related issues. This study offers key green practices that may be applied at the strategic, operational and tactical levels in order to combine conventional supply networks with sustainable supply chains. When establishing the criteria, professional opinions were taken into account in order to identify pertinent components. The analytic hierarchy process has been used to assess the relative weights and relevance of the GSCM criteria. The expert opinions from academic and industrial specialists were used to make pair-wise comparisons. Green practices have been prioritised, and a framework with 4 major factors and 16 sub-factors has been proposed for making intelligent judgements. Findings point out that top leadership commitment to sustainability-related issues, legal compliance, environmentally friendly design, green purchasing, health and safety, and regulatory compliance practices are crucial for implementing sustainability across the supply chain. It might be claimed that adopting GSCM practices can boost a company’s long-term performance while also increasing its operational eco-efficiency reaping cost and efficiency benefits. The results of the study would assist GSCM practitioners in selecting appropriate strategies in consonance with the governing rules and regulations and customers’ requirements.

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.

The Role of Competitive Strategy and Green Supply Chain Management in MSME Performance

This study investigates the role of competitive strategy and green supply chain management (GSCM) in the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in West Java. Using a sample of 87 MSMEs, data was collected through questionnaires distributed to various MSMEs in the West Java region, using a Likert scale for response evaluation. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) through the Smart PLS program.The results of this study indicate that both competitive strategy and GSCM have a significant influence on MSME performance. Competitive strategy, which includes product differentiation, cost leadership, and market focus, has improved the operational efficiency, market responsiveness, and competitive advantage of MSMEs. Meanwhile, the implementation of GSCM, which emphasizes environmentally friendly operations and sustainable resource management, not only improves compliance with environmental regulations but also strengthens the reputation and legitimacy of MSMEs in the eyes of stakeholders and consumers. These findings confirm the importance of adopting and integrating innovative and sustainable business practices to improve MSME performance. Consequently, this study suggests the need for more strategic policy interventions and support for MSMEs to develop their capacity in competitive strategy and GSCM, thereby strengthening their position in the market and their contribution to the regional economy and environmental sustainability

Industry 4.0 Driven Green Supply Chain Management in Renewable Energy Sector: A Critical Systematic Literature Review

This paper is aimed at systematically reviewing the literature on the interface of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM), Industry 4.0 and renewable energy. The aims of this review are to ascertain current state of the art in GSCM practices, to critically examine the role of industry 4.0 technologies in GSCM adoption, to examine sustainability and supply chain issues within the renewable energy sector, and to critically discuss tackling these issues using industry 4.0 driven GSCM. A total of 215 review and empirical papers from 2004 to 2023 gathered from three databases (ScienceDirect, Scopus and Web of Science) were reviewed. This research found several GSCM practices and succinctly categorized those based on their respective positions along any given value chain. The practices were categorized as related to: procurement and sourcing, product design, corporate relationship, organizational structure/strategy, logistics and transportation, waste and pollution management and manufacturing. We have found that the ten most mentioned GSCM practices are: Green purchasing, Eco-design, Cooperation with customers, Internal Environmental Management, Reverse logistics, Investment recovery, Green manufacturing, Green design, Collaboration with suppliers and Remanufacturing. Various Industry 4.0 technologies including blockchain, Internet of Things, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence were identified and their role in successful GSCM implementation is highlighted. Sustainability and supply chain related challenges within the renewable energy supply chain were found that include material sourcing and end-of-life management challenges. Finally, a perspective is given on the role of Industry 4.0 driven GSCM in tackling the renewable energy supply chain and sustainability challenges. This article concludes with a presentation of managerial implications and future research directions for managers within different sectors, especially the renewable energy industry.

Challenges in Embracing Green Supply Chain in Morocco's Auto Industry

As global environmental awareness grows, businesses are increasingly pressured to integrate environmentally responsible practices into their supply chains. However, the automotive industry in Morocco needs to be faster to embrace Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM). This research applies the rigorous Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach and polls industry specialists to evaluate and prioritize the most significant barriers to broad GSCM deployment in the automobile industry. The results show that financial hurdles are the most difficult to overcome, whereas technical and infrastructure hurdles are less than others. This ground-breaking study provides important insights into the barriers to GSCM implementation in Morocco's automotive industry. These results could motivate governments, business leaders, and academics to create concrete plans to address the challenges highlighted here. The primary goal of this study is to promote environmental stewardship and drive corporate growth in Morocco's automotive sector by adopting of green supply chain techniques.JEL Classification: E31, F31, C22

Greening the Supply Chain: Drivers and Outcomes in the Korean Manufacturing Industry

This research investigates the determinants of green supply chain management (GSCM) adoption and its impact on organizational performance, while considering the potential moderating factors influencing GSCM adoption. Despite the growing prevalence of GSCM practices among Korean firms, the factors driving their adoption have not received sufficient attention. To bridge this gap, the study uses structural equation modeling, integrating stakeholder theory and resource-based theory to explore how green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO), institutional pressure, and relational capital affect GSCM adoption. Additionally, the study explores the effects of GSCM implementation on competitiveness and economic performance. Drawing data from a sample of 213 Korean manufacturing firms, the PLS-SEM analysis highlights the significant influence of GEO, institutional pressure, and relational capital on GSCM adoption. Additionally, the study emphasizes the positive impact of GSCM implementation on firm competitiveness. These findings provide valuable insights for enhancing sustainability in supply chain management and are applicable to similar context countries such as Taiwan, China, Japan, and the Netherlands.

Identification and Prioritization of Green Lean Supply Chain Management Factors Using Fuzzy DEMATEL

Green–lean supply chain management (GLSCM) refers to strategically adopting and coordinating environmentally sustainable practices and lean concepts in supply chain operations. A considerable set of factors needs to be identified to implement GLSCM successfully. This study examined the factors influencing green lean supply chain management implementation in the Readymade Garments Industries of Bangladesh through a literature review and discussions with field experts. The fuzzy decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (fuzzy DEMATEL) approach is employed to analyze these factors to implement GLSCM effectively. This research identifies capacity utilization, green purchasing, and demand variation as the most influential factors in GLSCM, while quality improvement and the Kanban system are considered the least important factors. This study explored categorizing factors into the cause-and-effect group, the degree of interaction, and the interrelationship of the factors under consideration. The findings of this study may help managers develop an effective GLSCM system, hence increasing an organization’s total profitability.

REFERENCE OVERVIEW ON DESIGN AND SIMULATION OF GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

The issue of decreasing air quality index due to supply chain transportation is one of the problems that must be addressed by the manufacturing sector. Green supply chain management (GSCM) can be a solution to address environmental issues in the supply chain. The GSCM is an integrated view that incorporates environmental considerations into the conventional supply chain, ranging from supplier selection, product design, material selection, manufacturing processes, packaging, and distribution. The correct implementation of GSCM can address both environmental and performance issues, e.g. decreasing both energy consumption and air pollution. The GSCM consists of green design, green manufacturing, green logistics, disassembly, and remanufacturing. To address the GSCM issues, the simulation is also discussed in this work. Meanwhile, this work suggests more policies for recycling, remanufacturing, and reuse of obsolete manufacturing products to support GSCM in developing nations.

Analysis of Key Factors for Green Supplier Selection: A Case Study of the Electronics Industry in Vietnam

In recent years, green supply chain management (GSCM) and green supplier selection (GSS) have become significant trends and have received increasing attention around the globe and in Vietnam. This research aimed to explore the key factors for GSS in the case of the electronics industry in Vietnam. Modified Delphi and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) methods were used to determine the factors and measure their importance, with data collected from experts in Vietnam’s electronics industry. According to the analytical results, the ranking of importance of five dimensions for selecting green suppliers was product quality, cost and service performance, environmental management, technology capability, and supplier risks. Key factors for GSS included the capability of handling abnormal quality, product price, quality assurance, quality-related certificates and lead time. These research findings could help electronics companies in Vietnam and other developing countries to make strategic decisions when selecting suppliers and offer guidance for suppliers on increasing their competitive advantages. Additionally, this study provides a comprehensive overview picture of environmental management and GSCM implementation to the government.

Impact of Motivators and Strategic Orientation on The Adoption of Green Supply Chain Management Practices

This study aims to see how the motivational elements of green supply chain management influence company strategy and how green supply chain management (GSCM) practices may be successfully implemented to create sustainable performance in manufacturing enterprises. In a world economy with a rising sense of an organization's environmental imprint, many businesses see the value of GSCM processes. Awareness of environmental issues and environmental protection, on the other hand, vary significantly amongst countries. There is still a lack of academic and practical study on GSCM in Asian region. This study examines the motivators and strategic orientation that manufacturers have to implement GSCM and whether or not this can be viewed as an opportunity for them to add value to their businesses. This research will add to the knowledge about GSCM implementation in manufactures. The findings will provide a framework for future studies in this domain.

Analyzing the critical success factors to implement green supply chain management in the apparel manufacturing industry: Implications for sustainable development goals in the emerging economies

Green supply chain management (GSCM) is an emerging concept of modern supply chain management (SCM) that integrates eco-friendly and ethical environmental concerns with the traditional supply chain by reducing the negative impacts of unsustainable manufacturing practices. Developed countries have already adopted different sustainable SCM practices. However, despite being one of the significant sources of export earnings in emerging economies like Bangladesh, the apparel manufacturing industry is still lagging in the case of GSCM implementation. This study, thereby, utilized an integrated multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach, including gray theory and decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method to identify, prioritize, and examine the relations among the critical success factors (CSFs) to implement GSCM practices in the Bangladeshi apparel manufacturing industry. The study initially identified the CSFs from the literature review. After expert validation, sixteen significant CSFs were finally analyzed by the gray-DEMATEL method. The findings revealed that 'demand from buyers', 'economic and tax benefits', and 'government rules and regulations' are the three most prominent CSFs to implement GSCM practices in the apparel manufacturing industry. The cause-effect relations among the CSFs were later explored, which indicated 'Economic and tax benefits' to be the most influencing and 'Supplier training and cooperation' to be the most influenced CSF. The study insights can potentially guide apparel industry managers in successfully implementing GSCM practices toward achieving long-term sustainability and sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Sustainability in Pakistan's textile industry: analyzing barriers and strategies for green supply chain management implementation.

The industries view green supply chain management (GSCM) as a viable means of achieving sustainable operations by reducing environmental impact and enhancing operational performance. Although conventional supply chains still dominate many industries, integrating eco-friendly practices through green supply chain management (GSCM) is crucial. Nonetheless, there are several barriers that hinder the successful adoption of GSCM practices. Therefore, this study proposes fuzzy-based multi-criteria decision-making approaches comprised of the Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) and the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (FTOPSIS). The study evaluates and overcomes barriers to the adoption of GSCM practices in the textile manufacturing sector of Pakistan. After the comprehensive literature review, this study identifies 6 barriers, 24 sub-barriers, and 10 strategies. The FAHP method employs to analyze the barriers and sub-barriers. Then, the FTOPSIS method ranks the strategies to overcome various identified barriers. Based on the FAHP results, the most significant barriers to the adoption of GSCM practices are technological (MB4), financial (MB1), and information and knowledge (MB5). Further, the FTOPSIS indicates that increasing the research and development capacity (GS4) is the most vital strategy for implementing GSCM. The study's findings have important implications for policymakers, organizations, and other stakeholders interested in promoting sustainable development and implementing GSCM practices in Pakistan.

Green supply chain management, risk-taking, and corporate value—Dual regulation effect based on technological innovation capability and supply chain concentration

With the promotion of carbon-peak and carbon-neutral strategies and the increase in green awareness, green development is gradually gaining attention, and the green supply chain management (GSCM) derived from traditional supply chain management is gradually becoming a path to promote green development. At the same time, enterprise, as an important source of pollution, how to consider social responsibility, such as environmental protection, in the process of ensuring efficiency improvement has become an important issue. To study the impact of green supply chain management on enterprise value and its path of action, this paper examines the impact of green supply chain management on enterprise value, explores the moderating effect of the risk-taking level, and further analyzes the dual moderating effect played by technological innovation capability and supply chain concentration. Based on the micro data of 131 Chinese listed enterprises from 2014 to 2021, a panel-regression model is used to illustrate how green supply chain management affects enterprise value, and the results show that: 1) green supply chain management can promote enterprise value; 2) the level of risk-taking strengthens the promoting effect of green supply chain management on enterprise value enhancement; and 3) the technological innovation capability negatively regulates the moderating effect of risk-taking, while the supply chain concentration positively regulates the moderating effect of risk-taking. The research results of this paper enrich the path of the effect of implementing of green supply chain management on enterprise value enhancement, i.e., the process of green supply chain management to enhance enterprise value is regulated by the level of enterprise risk-taking, while technological innovation capability and supply chain concentration will also regulate the level of enterprise risk-taking and thus promote enterprise value enhancement. This research not only extends the research perspective and enriches the existing research, but also provides a theoretical basis for enterprises to implement green supply chain management to promote value enhancement and improve the level of green supply chain management implementation and the green development of enterprises.

Review of Green Supply-Chain Management Diffusion in the Context of Energy Transformation

Against the background of continuously rising energy carbon emissions, accelerated energy transformation in developed countries, and increased international attention to energy security, there is still a large amount of energy consumption in the manufacturing industry. Promoting the diffusion of green supply-chain management is becoming a powerful tool to support energy transformation and energy conservation and emission reduction in the manufacturing industry. Based on this, we first conducted a scientific metrological analysis of 4960 articles in relevant fields in the Web of Science database, presenting the research status of green supply-chain management diffusion in the context of energy transformation. Second, we identified factors that affect the implementation of green supply-chain management, and analyzed the diffusion path of green supply-chain management among enterprises. Finally, based on the energy situation, enterprise operation, and implementation of environmental protection laws and regulations in Shaanxi Province, China, we determined the current situation, obstacles, and development direction of green supply-chain management diffusion of enterprises in the context of energy transformation. The research found that: at this stage, there are still some deficiencies in the research on the mechanism of green supply-chain management in the internal communication of enterprises; in the future, the diffusion of green supply-chain management can be further developed around social performance and energy transformation technology; and we can help energy transformation by strengthening policy guidance and assisting enterprise reform.

The mediating role of green supply chain management in the relationship between eco-efficiency and SMEs sustainability performance

The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between eco-efficiency and sustainability performance, the relationship between eco-supply chain management and sustainability performance and analyze the mediating role of Eco-Supply Chain Management on the relationship between eco-efficiency and sustainability performance. The study method is a quantitative survey which is executed through the partial least square structural equation model (SEM-PLS) with a statistical data processing tool, namely SmartPLS 4.0 software. Research data was obtained by distributing online questionnaires through social media designed using a Likert scale of 7. Respondents in this study were 590 SMEs owners in Java Island, Indonesia. The results of the study indicate that eco-efficiency had a positive and significant effect on sustainability performance, green supply chain management (GSCM) had a positive and significant effect on sustainability performance. GSCM also plays a full mediating role in the relationship between eco-efficiency and sustainability performance. This research is expected to be a source of reference for further research in discussing issues related to the implementation of eco-efficiency and GSCM.

Implementation of green supply chain management for sustainable agroindustry in coffee processing unit, a case of Indonesia

Waste management, ecological impact, emission, and water and energy usage were common problems in coffee processing. Green cultivation, green processing or manufacturing, and green distribution as a part of green supply chain management (GSCM) which focuses on the environmental aspects, have a strong role to overcome these common problems. The purpose of this research was to study the smallholder coffee processing unit from the green concept approach in supply chain activities. The field survey, direct visit, and in-depth discussion with key persons were used in this study to reach accurate data. Farming activities, processing, and distribution aspects were also evaluated in detail as part of GSCM. The techno-ecological aspect was assessed in this study using certain criteria to determine the potential of GSCM implementation in the study area. The result of the research area found that minimizing water and optimization of processing waste have been implemented to support green processing indicators. Reducing emissions during distribution has a high potential as an effort to reach the green distribution concept. A high score of techno-ecological feasibility analysis shows that the GSCM concept has a strong potential to be implemented in this research area. Improvement activities were strongly required to support the implementation of the GSCM concept to support this small coffee processing unit.  Key words: Ecotechnology; Supply chain; emission; water usage.

Do institutional pressures promote green innovation? The effects of cross-functional coopetition in green supply chain management

PurposeGreen supply chain management is an effective, environment-friendly business practice. Based on institutional theory and dynamic capability theory, the study examines the effect of institutional pressures to implement green supply chain management (GSCM) on green innovation, by considering the mediation effects of cross-functional coopetition.Design/methodology/approachThis study conducted a survey of Chinese companies and collected 1,481 responses. The effects of institutional pressures for GSCM implementation were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).FindingsThis study finds that coercive pressure, normative pressure and mimetic pressure for GSCM implementation are sufficient conditions to promote green innovation. Normative and mimetic pressures have significant positive effects on cross-functional coopetition. Cross-functional coopetition not only mediates the relationship between normative pressure and mimetic pressure and green innovation but also represents a necessary condition for it to occur.Practical implicationsFirst, managers should comprehend environmental regulations, embrace social norms on the environment and focus on competitors' successful GSCM practices. Second, management can organize training and establish performance-based rewards for enhancing a cross-functional coopetitive mindset to effectively respond to institutional pressures. Third, companies should establish multi-functional groups and informal networking via social events to motivate interaction, knowledge sharing and creative tension to achieve green innovation.Originality/valueThis paper expands the application of institutional theory to investigate the antecedent effects of institutional pressures on cross-functional coopetition. In addition, the study deepens understanding of dynamic capability theory in analyzing dynamic processes of cross-functional coopetition based on three dimensions of sensing, seizing and reconfiguring and empirically examines its mediating effects on institutional pressures and green innovation.