Abstract:
Purpose
This study primarily explores the influence ofgreen warehousing, logistics optimization, social
values and ethics and economic performance in the role of supply chain sustainability. The
examination further shows the interceding function of supply chain sustainability between
economic performance and green warehousing, logistics optimization and social values and
ethics.
Methodology & Design
This study that is conducted structured survey was directed with the help of email and
electronic survey form to study the relationship between the independent and dependent
variables. This study is quantitative in the nature in which the experiential results are calculated
the sample of 289 from small and medium-sized enterprise from Karachi to find out the clear
opinion from the data collection will be complete through the questionnaire. The study used
the regression analysis to find out the impact ofthe dependent and independent variables.
Findings
This paper findings shows the positive relationship between the green warehousing and
logistics optimization has a positive impact on economic performance yet improves economic
performance through supply chain sustainability. It is additionally found that social values and
ethics have a positive influence on supply chain sustainability and economic performance.
Limitations
The main limitation ofthis research is that in our country the manufacturing industries are very
disseminated therefore, collecting data from them was very difficult. Another limitation is that
we were conducting research during the COVID-19 pandemic situation due to which data
collection and execution ofthe research was very challenging. Recommendations:
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. The study suggested that green warehousing sustainability is very important to the environment
and it’s also impact on economic performance. Further this study also suggests focusing on
other manufacturing sectors of green warehousing sustainability in Pakistan because of the
limitation of current research due to the pandemic situation ofCOVID-19.
