Title: A review of green supply chain management in the pharmaceutical industry

Authors: Vihas Vijay; Sathish Arumbi Saravanan

Addresses: VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India ' VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India

Abstract: This systematic review examines pharmaceutical green supply chain management (GSCM). The Scopus database was used to assess academic publications on GSCM and pharmaceutical applications up to March 2023. GSCM can boost pharmaceutical sector efficiency, sustainability, and environmental effect. GSCM techniques reduced greenhouse gas emissions, water, energy, waste, and environmental pollution. GSCM also improves supplier relationships, regulatory compliance, cost savings, and reputation. The assessment notes that GSCM implementation in the pharmaceutical business must address the complexity of the supply chain in addition to a lack of knowledge and education regarding GSCM. The analysis proposes pharmaceutical companies, suppliers, regulators, and consumers must work together to address these issues. Lastly, the review calls for more research on the effectiveness of GSCM practices in diverse areas and circumstances and the part that technological advancement and creative thinking play in ensuring its successful implementation.

Keywords: green supply chain management; GSCM; pharmaceutical industry; sustainability; environmental impact; supply chain optimisation; trends; eco-friendly practices; PGSCM; innovations; review.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPM.2024.139675

International Journal of Procurement Management, 2024 Vol.20 No.4, pp.444 - 461

Received: 11 May 2023
Accepted: 09 Jul 2023
Published online: 05 Jul 2024 *

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