Title: Greening livestock supply chains: a conceptual framework from an empirical study in Vietnam

Authors: Lam Canh Nguyen; Van Anh Nguyen

Addresses: The Business School, RMIT University Vietnam, 702 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Hung, District 7, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam ' Solent University, E Park Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YN, UK; International Education and Cooperation Institute (IEC), Ho Chi Minh University of Transport, No. 2, Vo Oanh Street, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Abstract: This paper aims to examine and conceptualise the greening practices of livestock supply chains. Based on a qualitative approach over a purposive sample in Vietnam, we explore the current green supply chain practices in the livestock industry and provide an understanding of the challenges companies face. Subsequently, data is analysed using qualitative content analysis before an integrated framework is proposed to conceptualise and provide guidelines for companies in the livestock industry when considering adopting green practices. The framework is developed from both supply chain and organisational approaches. The former includes all stages in the livestock supply chains from sourcing to consumption, while the latter highlights three critical prerequisites for successful implementation: resource recovery, efficiency improvement, and environmental handling. Implications for managers and policymakers are presented accordingly to provide suggestions on the focused area for improvements.

Keywords: livestock; green supply chain management; Vietnam; qualitative; animal-based product; supply chain; green supply chain management; GSCM; empirical; interview; content analysis.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2025.149191

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2025 Vol.52 No.1, pp.60 - 82

Received: 12 Sep 2022
Accepted: 20 Feb 2023
Published online: 17 Oct 2025 *

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