ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: THE IMPACT OF SUPPLY CHAIN CAPABILITIES IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR

Abstract

Purpose The purpose ofthis paper is to explore the specific role ofsupply chain capabilities (SCCs) in the implementation of particular green strategies and the extent to which this relationship is contingent upon firm size. Methodology & Design A survey-based approach was used to empirically test the study hypotheses. Data that were collected from 300 workers working in logistics/supply chain managers across the mafactring industries supplier base were analyzed using moderated regression analyses. Findings SCCs contribute to effective green strategy implementation and their magnitude varies significantly with respect to green design, green purchasing and green manufacturing. Firm size has positive moderating effects on supply chain flexibility in both green design and green purchasing, and on supplier appraisal capability in both green purchasing and green manufacturing. However, unexpectedly, firm size negatively moderates not only supply chain management (SCM) skills/knowledge in both green design and green purchasing but also support in green manufacturing Limitations This paper adopted a cross-sectional survey design and was only conducted in the manufacturing industry located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan which may affect the inferences of causality and generalize ability beyond this sector. Recommendations Managers should consider whether the green strategies that they want to follow “fit” with their existing resources/capabilities and firm-level conditions, and accordingly develop and deploy appropriate SSCs for successful implementation.