Factors Effecting Green Supply Chain Performance in Cement Manufacturing Sector of Pakistan

Abstract

This study presents a quantitative study in respect to prove that factors effecting green supply chain performance in cement manufacturing sector of Pakistan with these three dimensions i.e. the lean, the innovation process and green practices. This study becomes a forward step for promoting sustainability in manufacturing supply chains in cement industry. It develops a theoretical framework to study the relationship between different elements of interest for this research, namely: process innovation, lean, green and GSC performance. 169 questionnaires have been collected which were filled properly. It is very important to investigate how GSCM affects economic performance in terms of Pakistani cement manufacturing industry which is trying to balance environmental protection and financial concerns. As it may be seen from the results of the study, except for the three specified three dimensions, did not provide a financial return.