IMPACT OF SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF TRANSPORT SECTOR OF KARACHI

Abstract

Purpose t ; : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of supply chain activities including procurement, distribution and logistics on the environmental performance of transport companies of Karachi. : Methodology & Design A quantitative research methodology was used and a total of 309 respondents from the transport sector participated within the study. Findings It was found that very strongly the supply chain activities have a significant impact upon the environmental performance of transport companies in Karachi with respect to their practicality. Limitations The study was unable to include surveys of the transport companies in order to better evaluate the practices of supply chain being related to environmental performance. Which could be revoked in future studies. Recommendations The sector must indulge the non-negotiable role oftechnology in the operational activities so as to better decline the hazardous impacts of its operations within the surrounding.