Assessing the impact of green supply chains on competitiveness and economic performance
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Date
2017
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University of Management and Technology
Abstract
Purpose
This aim of this study is to identify the link between green supply chain management initiatives and increased competiveness and economic performance in the context of Pakistani industrial sector.
Design/methodology/approach
A theoretical model was developed for this purpose by reviewing the relevant literature. Then, a questionnaire was mailed to manufacturing companies in Pakistan. The data collected was analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling.
Findings
The results of this study show that greening of the inbound and production function leads to competitiveness and economic performance. However, the relationship between the outbound function and increased competiveness and economic performance is not significant. Future research could include an empirical assessment using a larger sample covering a wide geographical area.
Significance of the study
This study provides an empirical evaluation using a sample of Pakistani companies.
Description
Supervised by: Kamran Rashid
Keywords
Economic performance, Supply chain management, MS thesis