Abstract:
Purpose
The purpose of this research is to study and identify the relationship between underlying
variables of green supply chain management on a firm’s performance. However, the sector
chosen to conduct this study is the textile industry of Pakistan. Since the textile industry in
Pakistan holds great impact on market and economic share, a true study of green supply chain
practices can help save the environment in an effective manner.
Methodology and Design
The methodology being used in this research is that of quantitative analyses. For this purpose, a
questionnaire is filled out by individuals belonging to variant supply units of companies in the
textile industry. This research has been designed in a manner that aims to interpolate the data
collected through SPSS using Cron bach Alpha and Regression analysis, for a comparative and
easier approach. The data is collected from senior to junior level staff with academic
qualifications from non-tech to the tech sector in the textile industry. A population of 12000
individuals are given the questionnaire and the sample size for this research comes out as 200
responses.
Findings
As per this research, it is found that there is a true set of data being used in the case of
independent and dependent variables. It is further checked with the help of the reliability test
Cronbach Alpha for each set ofindependent variables. Also, the significance p-value shows that
all independent variables are in a linear relationship with a firm’s performance except natural
dyes where the hypothesis is rejected. It is not in direct relationship with a firm’s performance in
the textile industry ofPakistan.
Recommendations
This research proves that green supply chain management
implementation, especially in the case of the textile industry of Pakistan. All in all, there is a
positive impact of green supply chain management on the independent variables chosen in this
research. It is recommended to strategize commercialization of green supply chain management in SMEs interrelated with these textile industries for effective conservation ofthe environment.
Also, awareness and training should be given in future for better understanding of green supply
chain management concepts and commercialization.
