The impact of green supply chain management practices on firm competitiveness Online publication date: Fri, 30-Sep-2016
by Cheng Ling Tan; Suhaiza Hanim Mohd. Zailani; Sieow Chin Tan; Mohd Rizaimy Shaharudin
International Journal of Business Innovation and Research (IJBIR), Vol. 11, No. 4, 2016
Abstract: In view of the influence of green supply chain management (GSCM) practices on firm competitiveness, particularly among manufacturing firms, we examined a model linking green production, green purchasing, investment recovery and firm competitiveness. This paper contributes to the emerging body of literature on green supply chains and firm competitiveness in developing countries by examining our research model in the context of Malaysia. Specifically, using a sample of 144 Malaysian manufacturing companies, we propose and find support for the notion that there is a relationship between green supply chain practices and firm competitiveness. Analysis using the partial least squares package reveals that both green production and green purchasing have a direct effect on firm competitiveness. However, investment recovery has no relationship with firm competitiveness. A discussion and suggestions for future research are included.
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