Green Supply Chain Management and Organizational Performance in Automotive Industry: A Case Study from Pakistan

Muhammad Maaz Asghar

doi:10.57044/SAJOL.2023.2.2.2308

Authors

Muhammad Maaz Asghar Department of Business Administration, Iqra University, Karachi, Pakistan

Keywords:

Green supply chain management, Renewable energy, Biofuels, Green purchasing, Organizational performance, Green practices

Abstract

This investigation assessed the connection of carrying out the GSCM on business execution, especially Organizational Performance. The exploration has discovered an immediate relationship between GSCM, Green Purchasing, Green Logistics, Green Manufacturing & Green Design / Eco-Design and Organizational Performance. The outcomes showed that business execution develops a green production network the board will improve operational productivity overall. The investigation has found that the execution of the reasonable inventory network in the firm emphatically affects the financial execution of the organization and seriousness, consequently giving an upper hand to the organization. This investigation to provides a unique picture of how significant the green supply chain plays an integral part in the hierarchical execution, and that is for the prosperity of the representatives. This paper explored advancement in what organizational performance factors affect the firms' GSCM - Green Supply Chain Management practices. Data was collected through a survey questionnaire, adopted and disseminated to 152 employees working in organizations based in Karachi, Pakistan, associated with supply chain management accomplishments. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling. Results showed that all four independent variables statistically correlate with GSCM. Whereas, Organizational Performance produced a positive and significant impact. The results are substantial for manufacturing organization managers in improving green supply chain management practices and achieving a competitive position in the industry.

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