The Impact of Green Supply Chain Management on Firm Performance: A Case of Manufacturing Industry of Karachi

Abstract

This paper explored advancement in what performance factors affect Green Supply Chain Management practices of the firms. Data was collected through survey questionnaire, adopted and disseminated to 200 different employees working in different organizations based in Karachi that were associated with supply chain management activities. Data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling. Results showed that environmental and financial performance of organization has no statistically significant association with green supply chain management. Whereas, organizational performance produced a positive and significant impact. The results are significant for managers of manufacturing organizations in improving the practices of green supply chain management and achieve competitive position in the industry.

Keywords: Green Supply Chain, Firm Financial Performance, Firm Operational Performance, Green Procurement, Firm Environment Performance, Recycle, Remanufacturing, Green Logistics