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Conceptual Framework and Hypothesis Development for Green Supply Chain Practices

  1. A. S. Dube Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip Institute of Engineering and Management, Nashik
  2. S. B. Ambekar Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip Institute of Engineering and Management, Nashik
  3. N. L Bhirud Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ajinkya D.Y. Patil University, Pune
  4. P. R. Baviskar Department of Mechanical Engineering, SNJB’s K.B.Jain COE Chandwad, Nashik
  5. P.P. Kulkarni Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip Institute of Engineering and Management, Nashik

Abstract

In recent decades, sustainability has gained significant attention. Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) ensures that corporate and governmental initiatives effectively make operations more environmentally friendly, increase market share, enhance brand recognition, and boost profitability. Sustainable or "green" supply chain management integrates both financial and environmental objectives into the strategy for managing supply chain operations. This integration helps reduce carbon footprints while improving profitability and financial returns. GSCM encompasses various aspects, including product design, usage, reuse, disassembly, and end-of-life disposal. It also involves storage, transportation, developing suppliers to meet green purchasing standards, and promoting environmental certifications like ISO 14000. Successful implementation of GSCM can significantly enhance an organization’s environmental performance. The success of GSCM heavily relies on Green Supply Chain Practices (GSCPs), which are specific techniques aimed at improving the environmental performance of the supply chain. This research critically examines the GSCM literature to identify key practices and develop a conceptual framework for assessing their impact on organizational performance. A conceptual framework and hypotheses were constructed by identifying distinct GSCPs highlighted in multiple published studies. The framework provides valuable insights into how GSCPs can influence an organization’s financial, operational, and environmental performance. It also outlines the motivations behind GSCP adoption and implementation, emphasizing the role of top management commitment and external pressures as key drivers. This study recommends that organizations prioritize critical green practices to enhance their overall performance. Eight key green practices, identified through an extensive literature review, were selected due to their significant impact on organizational performance. The proposed conceptual framework and hypotheses aim to support organizations in improving their operational, financial, and environmental outcomes through the adoption of GSCPs.

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